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The problem of water scarcity in urban areas
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Dr.Kailash Aher posted a blog postwater scarcity parts of Maharashtra
Five districts of the state were hit by severe water scarcity,"The government has roped in tankers to supply water is areas where there is drought-like situation,"See More
Dr.Kailash Aher posted a blog postNATIONAL WATER POLICY - INDIA
It has been estimated that out of the total precipitation of around 400 million hectare meters in the country, the surface water availability is about 178 million hectare metres. Out of this about 50 % can be put to beneficial use because of topographical and other constraints. In addition there is a ground water potential of about 42 million hectare metres. The availability of water is highly uneven in both space and time. Precipitation is confined to only about three of four months in the…See More
Dr.Kailash Aher replied to K N Vajpai's discussion Approach to a new National Water Policy in India"A number of innovative approaches to improve water supply and sanitation have been tested in India, in particular in the early 2000s. These include demand-driven approaches in rural water supply since 1999, community-led total sanitation, a…"
Dr.Kailash Aher commented on Dr.Kailash Aher's blog post scarcity of water in maharashtra"Now Maharashtra has facing the problem of water scarcity, but still some govt and non govt organisation are interesting in face the problem and recharge every drop of water, and harvest them…"
Vishakha Rajput commented on Dr.Kailash Aher's blog post scarcity of water in maharashtra"Hello, today i was reading a news (esakal) highlighting how teenage girls are struggling to get water for their households as their parents are at work. It pinches me hard that still in India a village in so called developed state of Maharashtra has…"
Dr.Kailash Aher posted a blog postscarcity of water in maharashtra
1000 people in a village need 2.5 crore ltr water annually. Water will come in to the well only if there is water underground.Each year from 1000 mm rainfall (in India) every 1 hectare land receives 1 crore ltr rain-water free of cost & not even 5 lakh ltr recharges underground to increase ground-water. 80-90 % is wasted as Run-off & Evaporation & one cannot store this much water above ground.See More
Dr.Kailash Aher posted a blog postThe problem of water scarcity in urban areas
The problem of water scarcity in urban areas of developing countries is a major concern. It is estimated that by 2050, half of India’s population will be living in urban areas and will face acute water problems (Singh, 2000). It was reported in 2002 that about 1.1 billion people were still using water from unimproved sources, and two thirds of these people live in Asia. The number of people without improved water sources in China alone is equal to the number of un-served in all of Africa…See More
Dr.Kailash Aher commented on Dr.Kailash Aher's blog post Water, sanitation and hygiene"Salient quotes “We shall not finally defeat AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, or any of the other infectious diseases that plague the developing world until we have also won the battle for safe drinking water, sanitation and basic health…"
Vishakha Rajput liked Dr.Kailash Aher's blog post Impact of Industrialization on quality of GroundwaterDr.Kailash Aher replied to Subodh Singh's discussion How can we bring awareness among the masses, for hygiene? in the group India WASH"India cannot achieve real development if majority of its people particularly live in anunhealthy and unclean surroundings due to lack of access to safe water and sanitation. Poor water and sanitation facilities have many other serious…"
Dr.Kailash Aher replied to Subodh Singh's discussion How can we bring awareness among the masses, for hygiene? in the group India WASH"Why sanitation is important? People perception about the importance of sanitation is very positive. People know the linkages of sanitation and health and it helps them keep free from water borne diseases. They also understand that sanitation reduces…"
Dr.Kailash Aher replied to Subodh Singh's discussion How can we bring awareness among the masses, for hygiene? in the group India WASH"People are aware of basic hygiene. However, the practice of hygiene is very diverse particularly among the poorer section of the country. In intervened areas most of the people wash hands, foods and cookeries by safe water, use sandal…"
Dr.Kailash Aher posted a blog postImpact of Industrialization on quality of Groundwater
Water is a vital natural resource, which is essential for multiplicity purposes. It is an essential constituent of all animal and vegetable matters. It is also an essential ingredient of animal and plant life. Its uses may include drinking and other domestic uses, industrial cooling, power generation, agriculture, transportation and waste disposal. It is due to the rapid Urban-industrial technology revolution and speedy, exploitation of natural resources by man, population explosion. Today the…See More
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water scarcity parts of Maharashtra
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 9:17 0 Comments 1 Like
Five districts of the state were hit by severe water scarcity,"The government has roped in tankers to supply water is areas where there is drought-like situation,"
NATIONAL WATER POLICY - INDIA
Posted on July 27, 2012 at 7:32 0 Comments 0 Likes
It has been estimated that out of the total precipitation of around 400 million hectare meters in the country, the surface water availability is about 178 million hectare metres. Out of this about 50 % can be put to beneficial use because of topographical and other constraints. In addition there is a ground water potential of…
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Posted on April 25, 2012 at 13:36 2 Comments 1 Like
1000 people in a village need 2.5 crore ltr water annually. Water will come in to the well only if there is water underground.
Each year from 1000 mm rainfall (in India) every 1 hectare land receives 1 crore ltr rain-water free of cost & not even 5 lakh ltr recharges underground to increase ground-water. 80-90 % is wasted as Run-off & Evaporation & one cannot store this much water above ground.
The problem of water scarcity in urban areas
Posted on March 29, 2012 at 12:03 0 Comments 2 Likes
The problem of water scarcity in urban areas of developing countries is a major concern. It is estimated that by 2050, half of India’s population will be living in urban areas and will face acute water problems (Singh, 2000). It was reported in 2002 that about 1.1 billion people were still using water from unimproved sources, and two thirds of these people live in Asia. The number of people without improved water sources in China alone is equal to the number of un-served in all of…
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