India

 Hamlets reborn

Although Bhaonta Kolyala village walked away with the Down To Earth Joseph C John Award, the judges came across several such communities worthy of praise. The Guraiya Watershed Community in Madhya Pradesh, Krushak Charcha Mandal in Maharashtra and AJCB Br

Publication Date: 
29/04/2000
Anil Agarwal
Down to Earth
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Rivers, Alwara, Water Management, Water Harvesting, Joint Forest Management (JFM), Rural Habitat, Traditional Knowledge, Public Participation, CSE, Personalities, Anil Agarwal, Awards, Alwar (D), Rainfall
India

 Above All Differences

A caste ridden society transforms the depleted forests into a green haven

Publication Date: 
29/04/2000
Anil Agarwal
Down to Earth
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Rivers, Alwara, Water Management, Water Harvesting, Joint Forest Management (JFM), Rural Habitat, Traditional Knowledge, Public Participation, CSE, Personalities, Anil Agarwal, Awards, Alwar (D), Rainfall
India

 Solo Performances

Besides the communities who have done exemplary work in the field of environment, several individuals are making a difference in the lives of many people in various parts of India. Some of them, who were brought to Down To Earth's notice during the proces

Publication Date: 
29/04/2000
Anil Agarwal
Down to Earth
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Rivers, Alwara, Water Management, Water Harvesting, Joint Forest Management (JFM), Rural Habitat, Traditional Knowledge, Public Participation, CSE, Personalities, Anil Agarwal, Awards, Alwar (D), Rainfall
India

 Born Again

A rural organisation breathes life into the listless people of Melaghar village

Publication Date: 
29/04/2000
Anil Agarwal
Down to Earth
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20000430
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Rivers, Alwara, Water Management, Water Harvesting, Joint Forest Management (JFM), Rural Habitat, Traditional Knowledge, Public Participation, CSE, Personalities, Anil Agarwal, Awards, Alwar (D), Rainfall
Water Resources

 Very vague

Delegates came and talked but failed to arrive at any conclusions at the World Water Forum

Publication Date: 
29/04/2000
Down to Earth
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Water Resources, Water Management, Water Distribution, Governance, Community Groups, Global
Industry

 Revive the Yamuna

Delhi s government is considering three proposals for water harvesting

Publication Date: 
14/03/2000
Down to Earth
Tags:
Yamuna, Groundwater, Water Management, Water Conservation, Water Harvesting, Governance, Delhi
Agriculture

 Together they conquered

A village committee in Orissa improves the fate of its poverty stricken people with dedication and determination

Publication Date: 
14/03/2000
Down to Earth
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Water Management, Rural Habitat, Public Participation, Community Groups, NGO, Orissa (Odisha)
Mining

 Dried up water sources

Similipal region in Orissa faces the prospects of drought if steps are not taken to halt the flow of pollutants into perennial streams

Publication Date: 
14/03/2000
Down to Earth
Tags:
Pollution Control, River Pollution, Rivers, Water Management, Simlipal NP, Governance, Orissa (Odisha)
Environment

 Planning for water

If we were to build a water splurging society like the West, we would eventually run short of water

Publication Date: 
14/02/2000
Anil Agarwal
Down to Earth
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Tags:
Water Resources, Water Management, Water Harvesting, Governance, Anil Agarwal, Asia, Rainfall
Water Resources

 War over water

Mismanaging water can create a crisis and lead to panic. This is exactly what led to a water riot near Jamnagar in Gujarat

Publication Date: 
30/01/2000
Down to Earth
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Water Management, Water Harvesting, Urban Water Supply, Drinking Water Scarcity, Dams, Irrigation, Farmers, Gujarat

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