Agriculture

Horticulture institute signs MoU with US varsity

JAIPUR: As part of its global outreach mission, city-based International Horticulture Innovation and Training Centre (IHITC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Michigan State University (MSU) of US to launch South Asia Partnership Initiative for collaborative research and education.

The MoU was signed by principal secretary (horticulture) O P Saini, who is also the chairman of

Publication Date: 
22/11/2010
Times Of India (Jaipur)
Tags:
Horticulture, Agriculture, Rajasthan, Jaipur (D), Agricultural Research, South Asia
Climate Change

National climate change adaptation strategy for Sri Lanka 2011 to 2016

This document outlines a comprehensive National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS) which lays out a prioritized framework for action and investment for the 2011-2016 period aimed at systematically moving Sri Lanka and its people towards a climate change resilient future.

Publication Date: 
02/11/2010
Ministry of Environment (Sri Lanka)
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Sri Lanka, Climate Impacts, Food Security, Planning, Biodiversity, Health, Urbanisation, South Asia
Energy

Impact of the global financial crisis on investments in South Asia's electric power infrastructure



While the global financial crisis appears to have had little impact on the flow of funds to South Asia’s power sector, the sector still needs up to $150 billion in additional investments to meet its growing electricity demand by 2015 says this report by World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP).

Publication Date: 
02/11/2010
Mohua Mukherjee, Kumar V Pratap
The World Bank
Tags:
Electricity, South Asia, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Energy, Energy Policy, Power Industry, Finance, Private Sector, Renewable Energy, Power Transmission, Nuclear Power
Energy

Hydropower scenario in Bhutan

Bhutan has an estimated hydropower potential of 30,000 MW and 12 TWh mean annual energy generation. So far 23,760 MW has been identified and assessed to be technically feasible. Only 1.488 MW,  i.e., 5% of the feasible potential is harnessed so far. Royal Govt.

Publication Date: 
01/11/2010
Water & Energy International
67
9
22
Tags:
Hydroelectricity, Bhutan, South Asia, Water Management, Geology, Energy
Climate Change

Green dragons: the politics of climate change in Asia

This report examines the climate change debates in seven key countries in the Asia-Pacific region—Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan South Korea, and the United States.

Publication Date: 
01/11/2010
Michael J. Green, Charles Freeman, Amy Searight
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Tags:
Climate Change, Asia, Environment Economics, Environment Politics, Carbon Dioxide, Green House Gases, Energy Intensity, Copenhagen, South Asia, Global Warming, India
Energy

Acceleration and optimisation of hydropower development in Punatsangchhu Basin, Bhutan

Bhutan's ability to harness the hydropower resources has been made possible because of the close and friendly ties with its neighbour India. India has been providing both technical and financial assistance to develop the numerous hydropower projects in Bhutan. India has huge power shortage where as Bhutan has large hydropower potential. The relationship developed in the hydropower sector has been a win-win situation for both the countries.

Publication Date: 
01/11/2010
R. N. Khazanchi
Water & Energy International
67
9
31-35
Tags:
Hydroelectricity, River Basin, Bhutan, South Asia, Infrastructure Development, Dams
Energy

Accelerated development of hydropower in Nepal - Opportunities and challenges

Accelerated development of hydropower in Nepal - Opportunities and challenges - Presented by Dr. S. N. Mishra, Mechanical Engineer, Former Director, NEA at International Conference on "Accelerated Development of Hydropower in Bhutan - Opportunities and Challenges" 16-18 November 2010, Thimphu, Bhutan.

Publication Date: 
01/11/2010
S. N. Mishra
Water & Energy International
67
9
43
Tags:
Hydroelectricity, Nepal, South Asia, Energy
Dams/ Irrigation

Challenges faced and actions taken during operation and maintenance of 6x170 MW Tala Hydro Power Plant, Bhutan

Generating units for hydro power plants are tailor made to meet the specific requirements of site conditions. In the large units of the size of Tala Hydro Power Plant, major assemblies are required to be done at site due to transportation limitations.

Publication Date: 
01/11/2010
J. K. Khatri, Arun Goyal
Water & Energy International
67
9
36
Tags:
Bhutan, South Asia, Hydroelectricity, Dams/ Irrigation
Dams/ Irrigation

An overview of engineering properties of rock mass & seismic design - Mangdechhu hydroelectric project (720 MW), Bhutan

The 720MW Mangdechhu Project is located on Mangdechhu River in Trongsa Dzongkhag (District) of Central Bhutan. The dynamic analysis for the Mangdechhu Concrete Das is still to be carried out and the site specific seismic design parameters are under vetting by the National Committee for Seismic Design Parameters (NCSDP), India

Publication Date: 
01/11/2010
Water and Energy International
67
9
69
Tags:
Hydroelectricity, Bhutan, South Asia, Dams, Geology, Government Of India (GOI), Dams/ Irrigation
Poverty

Gender dimensions of agricultural and rural employment: differentiated pathways out of poverty

Gender equality is an essential component of sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. Equitable access to more and better jobs in rural areas enable rural women to become effective economic actors and engines of growth; as well as to produce or aquire the food, water, fuel and social services their families need.

Publication Date: 
31/10/2010
FAO
Tags:
Unemployment, Poverty, Rural Development, National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), India, South Asia, Women, Africa, Agriculture, Migration

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