1) The document discusses women-led water governance and irrigation management in West Bengal, India.
2) It outlines various traditional human-powered irrigation techniques commonly used by women farmers in the region, such as swinging baskets and treadle pumps.
3) However, women's participation in irrigation governance is still limited, and the document recommends establishing quotas for women in water user groups to promote greater involvement in decision making.
S5 4 dr neelima alam - water and women presentationSehgal Foundation
The document summarizes a conference presentation on empowering women through affordable water technologies in India. It discusses how women currently shoulder the burden of collecting water, which takes time away from other activities. Various water treatment technologies being implemented through DST initiatives are empowering women by making water more accessible. These include RO plants, arsenic removal, rainwater harvesting, and river bank filtration. The projects have improved health outcomes and saved time by bringing water sources closer to communities.
Vishal Narain: Reframing the narrative: The land and water nexus in the periu...STEPS Centre
The document discusses water issues in periurban Gurgaon, India as the city has rapidly expanded. It summarizes research on two villages near Gurgaon and how their land and water resources have been affected by urbanization. As the city has grown, it has appropriated land and groundwater resources, lowering water tables for local farmers. Villagers have adopted technologies like tubewells to adapt, but small farmers cannot afford these. Their land and options have reduced as the city claims more resources. The research aims to better understand rural-urban water interdependencies and inform equitable, sustainable solutions.
This document provides an overview and instructions for designing and installing rain gardens in Iowa. It explains that rain gardens are shallow depressions that capture runoff from impervious surfaces and allow it to infiltrate into the soil rather than running off. The key steps covered are evaluating the soil percolation rate through on-site testing, choosing an appropriate location where runoff will drain to the garden, sizing the garden based on the water quality volume, and following best practices for installation and plant selection. The overall goal of rain gardens is to restore the natural hydrologic cycle and reduce runoff to improve water quality.
Rajasthan's harsh climate and vast deserts have led to misunderstandings of the region and misguided government interventions. However, the people of Rajasthan have an extraordinary sense of community and cooperation that helps them survive in this difficult environment. An organization called Sambhaav Trust has worked in the region for over 5 years, establishing trust with the local communities. They have helped revive traditional water sources like wells and beris that the communities had maintained for generations, improving access to water and allowing people to remain in their villages.
The document provides an outline and summary of a presentation on irrigation. It begins with definitions of irrigation and its uses in crop production. It then discusses the history of irrigation in ancient civilizations like Peru and India. Current global statistics on irrigation are presented, showing that 68% of irrigated land is in Asia. The main types of irrigation systems - surface, center pivot, lateral move, and localized drip/sprinkler - are described. Issues with irrigation in Bangladesh like groundwater depletion and arsenic contamination are raised. The presentation advocates for more efficient irrigation methods like bucket drip kits to minimize water waste.
Women and Water : Catalysing Leadership in Bangalore biomeshubha
BIOME's presentation in the NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
'Women-led Water Management: strategies towards water sustainability in rural India, held on Nov 5-6, 2012
Jointly Organized by The Institute of Rural Research and Development and Unicef India. Speaks of 2 Case Studies where Women in Bangalore have stepped forward to be water policy makers
This document summarizes women-led initiatives around rainwater harvesting in both urban and rural contexts in Bangalore, India. In an urban gated community called Ferns Paradise, women established 30 recharge wells, regulate water supply, and promote rainwater harvesting (RWH) in the community. In rural schools, women initiatives included storing rainwater for cooking and cleaning, maintaining RWH systems, and educating children about health and hygiene. What brought these women together to lead was their responsibility for water management, concern for children's health, belief in sustainability, and ability to find long-term solutions working with stakeholders.
This document provides information about SWATI, an organization working to improve access to water resources in remote tribal villages in Odisha, India. It discusses SWATI's use of DBI (distributed basin irrigation), a traditional technology requiring low investment that utilizes perennial water sources for drinking water and irrigation. The document outlines achievements since 2011 in irrigating land during different seasons. It also describes innovations like pipe-based water supply, challenges faced involving villagers' trust and transportation issues, and the process used to overcome difficulties through community participation and capacity building.
S5 4 dr neelima alam - water and women presentationSehgal Foundation
The document summarizes a conference presentation on empowering women through affordable water technologies in India. It discusses how women currently shoulder the burden of collecting water, which takes time away from other activities. Various water treatment technologies being implemented through DST initiatives are empowering women by making water more accessible. These include RO plants, arsenic removal, rainwater harvesting, and river bank filtration. The projects have improved health outcomes and saved time by bringing water sources closer to communities.
Vishal Narain: Reframing the narrative: The land and water nexus in the periu...STEPS Centre
The document discusses water issues in periurban Gurgaon, India as the city has rapidly expanded. It summarizes research on two villages near Gurgaon and how their land and water resources have been affected by urbanization. As the city has grown, it has appropriated land and groundwater resources, lowering water tables for local farmers. Villagers have adopted technologies like tubewells to adapt, but small farmers cannot afford these. Their land and options have reduced as the city claims more resources. The research aims to better understand rural-urban water interdependencies and inform equitable, sustainable solutions.
This document provides an overview and instructions for designing and installing rain gardens in Iowa. It explains that rain gardens are shallow depressions that capture runoff from impervious surfaces and allow it to infiltrate into the soil rather than running off. The key steps covered are evaluating the soil percolation rate through on-site testing, choosing an appropriate location where runoff will drain to the garden, sizing the garden based on the water quality volume, and following best practices for installation and plant selection. The overall goal of rain gardens is to restore the natural hydrologic cycle and reduce runoff to improve water quality.
Rajasthan's harsh climate and vast deserts have led to misunderstandings of the region and misguided government interventions. However, the people of Rajasthan have an extraordinary sense of community and cooperation that helps them survive in this difficult environment. An organization called Sambhaav Trust has worked in the region for over 5 years, establishing trust with the local communities. They have helped revive traditional water sources like wells and beris that the communities had maintained for generations, improving access to water and allowing people to remain in their villages.
The document provides an outline and summary of a presentation on irrigation. It begins with definitions of irrigation and its uses in crop production. It then discusses the history of irrigation in ancient civilizations like Peru and India. Current global statistics on irrigation are presented, showing that 68% of irrigated land is in Asia. The main types of irrigation systems - surface, center pivot, lateral move, and localized drip/sprinkler - are described. Issues with irrigation in Bangladesh like groundwater depletion and arsenic contamination are raised. The presentation advocates for more efficient irrigation methods like bucket drip kits to minimize water waste.
Women and Water : Catalysing Leadership in Bangalore biomeshubha
BIOME's presentation in the NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
'Women-led Water Management: strategies towards water sustainability in rural India, held on Nov 5-6, 2012
Jointly Organized by The Institute of Rural Research and Development and Unicef India. Speaks of 2 Case Studies where Women in Bangalore have stepped forward to be water policy makers
This document summarizes women-led initiatives around rainwater harvesting in both urban and rural contexts in Bangalore, India. In an urban gated community called Ferns Paradise, women established 30 recharge wells, regulate water supply, and promote rainwater harvesting (RWH) in the community. In rural schools, women initiatives included storing rainwater for cooking and cleaning, maintaining RWH systems, and educating children about health and hygiene. What brought these women together to lead was their responsibility for water management, concern for children's health, belief in sustainability, and ability to find long-term solutions working with stakeholders.
This document provides information about SWATI, an organization working to improve access to water resources in remote tribal villages in Odisha, India. It discusses SWATI's use of DBI (distributed basin irrigation), a traditional technology requiring low investment that utilizes perennial water sources for drinking water and irrigation. The document outlines achievements since 2011 in irrigating land during different seasons. It also describes innovations like pipe-based water supply, challenges faced involving villagers' trust and transportation issues, and the process used to overcome difficulties through community participation and capacity building.
The document discusses supply and demand determinants of price. It explains that buyers want the lowest price while sellers want the highest price, and that competition regulates prices by constraining both groups. Equilibrium price is reached where supply meets demand, with no shortages or surpluses. Price serves as a measure of relative scarcity between goods.
This document appears to be an invoice or order form listing Ian A Nicholls as the President and Managing Director of GM Sub-Saharan Africa. It also includes an individual named Alvin Maharaj and references parts information and a price of 0.50 on 09/05/2013.
Zansta 7 Traders Company Summarised profile- June 2016-1Lana Matheson
Zansta7 Traders is a South African company that has been in operation for over 20 years, specializing in re-exporting vehicles from Dubai and providing various automotive and engineering services. They offer a wide selection of new vehicles, parts, and accessories for re-export, as well as conveyor belt installation, machinery repairs, line boring and labor hire. Their promise is competitively priced services with high quality work and on-time completion of projects.
This document provides information about Ian A Nicholls, the President and Managing Director of GM Sub-Saharan Africa. It also mentions Alvin Maharaj and details a training course for parts consultants on obtaining parts for customers. The course is titled "Parts Consultant Basics 2: Obtaining Parts for Customers" and is worth 0.50 credits.
El documento proporciona una serie de preguntas y ejercicios sobre características y componentes de computadoras y sistemas operativos como Ubuntu. Los estudiantes deben identificar ventajas de computadoras, asociar características a generaciones de computadoras, identificar componentes de hardware, seleccionar respuestas correctas y completar oraciones.
The document discusses benefit-cost analysis and provides examples of its applications. It introduces benefit-cost analysis as a process that involves identifying goals and alternatives, evaluating costs and benefits of each alternative, and selecting the best option. Several examples are given that demonstrate how to apply benefit-cost analysis to decisions like selecting a college, career, or how to allocate a scarce resource like an organ for transplant. The document emphasizes that rational decision making involves systematically considering alternative options and their costs and benefits.
The document discusses the concept of voluntary exchange and how it creates wealth. It explains that [1] when two parties voluntarily agree to exchange goods where each values what they receive more than what they give up, both parties can benefit and wealth is created. [2] It also discusses how the use of money as a medium of exchange reduces transaction costs and makes exchanges more efficient compared to barter. [3] Asymmetric information and lack of information can reduce the benefit of exchanges by preventing both parties from knowing they will be better off.
Praveen C Nair is seeking a position that allows him to grow his skills in a competitive environment. He has over 15 years of experience in IT roles, including systems administration, database management, and project management. His technical skills include Windows, Oracle, and ERP systems like Maximo. He is proficient in both front-end and back-end development. Nair's most recent role was as a Senior Executive with Mark 7 Consultancy since 2013, where he previously held roles with Punj Lloyd Limited and SMEC India Pvt Ltd.
Professor Len Bowers
Professor of Psychiatry, Kings College London
Len Bowers is a qualified psychiatric nurse with clinical and managerial experience in acute inpatient and community care. He now leads a team of researchers investigating this issue at the Institute of Psychiatry, has completed more than £4 million of grant funded research and has authored over a hundred peer reviewed publications. Speaking regularly at international conferences, Len has advised the UK Government on policy issues and contributed to policy guidelines on psychiatric nursing practice.
Presentation Topic: Safewards: Making Wards More Peaceful Places
Len Bowers focusses on why psychiatric wards are not all the same. He highlights that some experience ten times more adverse incidents, violence, self-harm etc., than others. He discusses the difference in wards and use the Safewards Model to explain how this can happen, and what we can do to help all our wards become quieter, calmer, more peaceful and safer places – for the patients and the staff.
A venda de itens no jogo só será concluída na última troca. O vendedor pede que os compradores pesquisem outros clientes ou fóruns para verificar a reputação de suas negociações. Itens natalinos estão com desconto de 50%.
This document discusses systems that financial institutions are using to boost employee productivity. It provides examples of software programs that track employee performance in areas like sales, scheduling, and back-office work. The programs vary in price from $1,000 to $10,000 and can measure metrics like cross-selling ratios, sales volumes, and time spent on different tasks. Implementing even simple automated tracking systems has been shown to immediately improve productivity for companies like Family Bank.
Kate Hill
Associate at Radcliffes LeBrasseur Solicitors and Managing Director & Senior Training at InPractice Training
Kate Hill is an Associate in the Healthcare team at Radcliffes LeBrasseur Solicitors. She is a medical law and ethics specialist with a background in clinical negligence. Kate is also Managing Director and Senior Trainer of InPractice Training.
She advises Trusts, Private Healthcare Organisations and Professional Bodies on risk management, policy and procedure and generally deals with the "weird and the wonderful". She is also a member of the Radcliffes LeBrasseur's mental health team where she assists clients at Inquests.
Kate is a leading advocate of Root Cause Analysis for the investigation of critical incidents and provides independent investigation services to the NHS.
Additionally she has advised government organisations on the application of human rights legislation and has written practical protocols on the subject for other institutions. She has been a special advisor to NICE and has sat on the National Advisory Group for Approved Clinician Training.
Workshop Title: The Legal Use of Control and Restraint
Kate's workshop will focus on the appropriate, legal use of control and restraint is necessary in many clinical settings. However, inappropriate use, and the lack of detailed documentation of decisions, can make healthcare professionals vulnerable to accusations of mistreatment.
This session will look at control and restraint in the context of the Human Rights Act, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legal and ethical principles.
This document appears to be contact information for Ian A Nicholls, the President and Managing Director of GM Sub-Saharan Africa. It also references Alvin Maharaj and includes an alphanumeric code that may relate to warehouse receiving and dispatch.
This document provides statistics on electricity generation, sales, and infrastructure in Sri Lanka for the years 2014-2015. Key highlights include:
- Total electricity generation increased 5.9% from 12,357 GWh in 2014 to 13,090 GWh in 2015.
- Revenue from billed electricity sales decreased 8.13% from 204,672 million rupees in 2014 to 188,036 million rupees in 2015.
- The number of consumer accounts grew 4.26% from 5,417,532 in 2014 to 5,648,132 in 2015.
The document discusses the history and reforms of the banking industry in India. It describes the industry's evolution through five phases: evolutionary, foundation, expansion, consolidation, and reformatory. Major reforms since the 1990s included liberalizing interest rates, reducing statutory preemptions like CRR and SLR, increasing competition through private banks and foreign banks, and improving regulation and supervision. The reforms have led to improved access to credit, more independent monetary policymaking, and greater operational freedom for banks.
A presentation by Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya on Electricity Costing and Tariffs in Sri Lanka
Visualize the sub-businesses within the power industry, and their stated costs for 2013
How reasonable are the cost components?
Appreciate the correction mechanism
Understand the cost of supply to each customer category
Appreciate the subsidies and surcharges on each customer category
Look at the past and visualize where Sri Lanka got it wrong
Look into the future to examine the cost profiles.
Potentials, prospects and problems of ssiSRUTHY RK
This document analyzes the potentials, prospects and problems of small-scale industries (SSI) in Varanasi, India through a case study of 101 SSI units. It finds that while SSI have potential due to location and market access, they face significant problems in production, finance, and personnel. Production problems include outdated machinery and technology, scarcity of materials, and inefficient layouts. Financial problems stem from lack of funds and reliance on moneylenders. Personnel problems include shortage of skilled workers and lack of training. To improve SSI, the document recommends addressing these key issues to help SSI better tap their potential and contribute to economic growth.
Empowering Rural Communities
May 3, 2016
Suri Sehgal
Development must be community-led
Strengthen community-led development to achieve positive, social and economic change across rural India.
Empowerment
Envision each person across rural India empowered to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Amitava Banerjee, Executive Director of Bhoruka Charitable Trust (BCT), at the 10th IDCA International Conference in Gurgaon on January 10-11, 2014. It provides information about BCT's founder and mission, geographical outreach across multiple states in India, key program areas of health, education, livelihoods, and more. Specific health projects described include initiatives focused on urban slum dwellers, maternal and child health, eye care services including cataract surgeries, mobile medical services, and wheat flour fortification. Ongoing projects in South India concentrate on HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment programs targeting high-risk groups.
The document discusses supply and demand determinants of price. It explains that buyers want the lowest price while sellers want the highest price, and that competition regulates prices by constraining both groups. Equilibrium price is reached where supply meets demand, with no shortages or surpluses. Price serves as a measure of relative scarcity between goods.
This document appears to be an invoice or order form listing Ian A Nicholls as the President and Managing Director of GM Sub-Saharan Africa. It also includes an individual named Alvin Maharaj and references parts information and a price of 0.50 on 09/05/2013.
Zansta 7 Traders Company Summarised profile- June 2016-1Lana Matheson
Zansta7 Traders is a South African company that has been in operation for over 20 years, specializing in re-exporting vehicles from Dubai and providing various automotive and engineering services. They offer a wide selection of new vehicles, parts, and accessories for re-export, as well as conveyor belt installation, machinery repairs, line boring and labor hire. Their promise is competitively priced services with high quality work and on-time completion of projects.
This document provides information about Ian A Nicholls, the President and Managing Director of GM Sub-Saharan Africa. It also mentions Alvin Maharaj and details a training course for parts consultants on obtaining parts for customers. The course is titled "Parts Consultant Basics 2: Obtaining Parts for Customers" and is worth 0.50 credits.
El documento proporciona una serie de preguntas y ejercicios sobre características y componentes de computadoras y sistemas operativos como Ubuntu. Los estudiantes deben identificar ventajas de computadoras, asociar características a generaciones de computadoras, identificar componentes de hardware, seleccionar respuestas correctas y completar oraciones.
The document discusses benefit-cost analysis and provides examples of its applications. It introduces benefit-cost analysis as a process that involves identifying goals and alternatives, evaluating costs and benefits of each alternative, and selecting the best option. Several examples are given that demonstrate how to apply benefit-cost analysis to decisions like selecting a college, career, or how to allocate a scarce resource like an organ for transplant. The document emphasizes that rational decision making involves systematically considering alternative options and their costs and benefits.
The document discusses the concept of voluntary exchange and how it creates wealth. It explains that [1] when two parties voluntarily agree to exchange goods where each values what they receive more than what they give up, both parties can benefit and wealth is created. [2] It also discusses how the use of money as a medium of exchange reduces transaction costs and makes exchanges more efficient compared to barter. [3] Asymmetric information and lack of information can reduce the benefit of exchanges by preventing both parties from knowing they will be better off.
Praveen C Nair is seeking a position that allows him to grow his skills in a competitive environment. He has over 15 years of experience in IT roles, including systems administration, database management, and project management. His technical skills include Windows, Oracle, and ERP systems like Maximo. He is proficient in both front-end and back-end development. Nair's most recent role was as a Senior Executive with Mark 7 Consultancy since 2013, where he previously held roles with Punj Lloyd Limited and SMEC India Pvt Ltd.
Professor Len Bowers
Professor of Psychiatry, Kings College London
Len Bowers is a qualified psychiatric nurse with clinical and managerial experience in acute inpatient and community care. He now leads a team of researchers investigating this issue at the Institute of Psychiatry, has completed more than £4 million of grant funded research and has authored over a hundred peer reviewed publications. Speaking regularly at international conferences, Len has advised the UK Government on policy issues and contributed to policy guidelines on psychiatric nursing practice.
Presentation Topic: Safewards: Making Wards More Peaceful Places
Len Bowers focusses on why psychiatric wards are not all the same. He highlights that some experience ten times more adverse incidents, violence, self-harm etc., than others. He discusses the difference in wards and use the Safewards Model to explain how this can happen, and what we can do to help all our wards become quieter, calmer, more peaceful and safer places – for the patients and the staff.
A venda de itens no jogo só será concluída na última troca. O vendedor pede que os compradores pesquisem outros clientes ou fóruns para verificar a reputação de suas negociações. Itens natalinos estão com desconto de 50%.
This document discusses systems that financial institutions are using to boost employee productivity. It provides examples of software programs that track employee performance in areas like sales, scheduling, and back-office work. The programs vary in price from $1,000 to $10,000 and can measure metrics like cross-selling ratios, sales volumes, and time spent on different tasks. Implementing even simple automated tracking systems has been shown to immediately improve productivity for companies like Family Bank.
Kate Hill
Associate at Radcliffes LeBrasseur Solicitors and Managing Director & Senior Training at InPractice Training
Kate Hill is an Associate in the Healthcare team at Radcliffes LeBrasseur Solicitors. She is a medical law and ethics specialist with a background in clinical negligence. Kate is also Managing Director and Senior Trainer of InPractice Training.
She advises Trusts, Private Healthcare Organisations and Professional Bodies on risk management, policy and procedure and generally deals with the "weird and the wonderful". She is also a member of the Radcliffes LeBrasseur's mental health team where she assists clients at Inquests.
Kate is a leading advocate of Root Cause Analysis for the investigation of critical incidents and provides independent investigation services to the NHS.
Additionally she has advised government organisations on the application of human rights legislation and has written practical protocols on the subject for other institutions. She has been a special advisor to NICE and has sat on the National Advisory Group for Approved Clinician Training.
Workshop Title: The Legal Use of Control and Restraint
Kate's workshop will focus on the appropriate, legal use of control and restraint is necessary in many clinical settings. However, inappropriate use, and the lack of detailed documentation of decisions, can make healthcare professionals vulnerable to accusations of mistreatment.
This session will look at control and restraint in the context of the Human Rights Act, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legal and ethical principles.
This document appears to be contact information for Ian A Nicholls, the President and Managing Director of GM Sub-Saharan Africa. It also references Alvin Maharaj and includes an alphanumeric code that may relate to warehouse receiving and dispatch.
This document provides statistics on electricity generation, sales, and infrastructure in Sri Lanka for the years 2014-2015. Key highlights include:
- Total electricity generation increased 5.9% from 12,357 GWh in 2014 to 13,090 GWh in 2015.
- Revenue from billed electricity sales decreased 8.13% from 204,672 million rupees in 2014 to 188,036 million rupees in 2015.
- The number of consumer accounts grew 4.26% from 5,417,532 in 2014 to 5,648,132 in 2015.
The document discusses the history and reforms of the banking industry in India. It describes the industry's evolution through five phases: evolutionary, foundation, expansion, consolidation, and reformatory. Major reforms since the 1990s included liberalizing interest rates, reducing statutory preemptions like CRR and SLR, increasing competition through private banks and foreign banks, and improving regulation and supervision. The reforms have led to improved access to credit, more independent monetary policymaking, and greater operational freedom for banks.
A presentation by Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya on Electricity Costing and Tariffs in Sri Lanka
Visualize the sub-businesses within the power industry, and their stated costs for 2013
How reasonable are the cost components?
Appreciate the correction mechanism
Understand the cost of supply to each customer category
Appreciate the subsidies and surcharges on each customer category
Look at the past and visualize where Sri Lanka got it wrong
Look into the future to examine the cost profiles.
Potentials, prospects and problems of ssiSRUTHY RK
This document analyzes the potentials, prospects and problems of small-scale industries (SSI) in Varanasi, India through a case study of 101 SSI units. It finds that while SSI have potential due to location and market access, they face significant problems in production, finance, and personnel. Production problems include outdated machinery and technology, scarcity of materials, and inefficient layouts. Financial problems stem from lack of funds and reliance on moneylenders. Personnel problems include shortage of skilled workers and lack of training. To improve SSI, the document recommends addressing these key issues to help SSI better tap their potential and contribute to economic growth.
Empowering Rural Communities
May 3, 2016
Suri Sehgal
Development must be community-led
Strengthen community-led development to achieve positive, social and economic change across rural India.
Empowerment
Envision each person across rural India empowered to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Amitava Banerjee, Executive Director of Bhoruka Charitable Trust (BCT), at the 10th IDCA International Conference in Gurgaon on January 10-11, 2014. It provides information about BCT's founder and mission, geographical outreach across multiple states in India, key program areas of health, education, livelihoods, and more. Specific health projects described include initiatives focused on urban slum dwellers, maternal and child health, eye care services including cataract surgeries, mobile medical services, and wheat flour fortification. Ongoing projects in South India concentrate on HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment programs targeting high-risk groups.
The document summarizes three program domains of the LetzDream Foundation (LDF): 1) The Youth Livelihood Development Program (YLDP) which empowers youth with skills to ensure sustained income for disadvantaged households; 2) The Integrated Development Program in Alwar (IDP) which comprehensively addresses social and economic challenges of a developing society; and 3) Boutique Programs which support past partner organizations and new interesting projects in various areas. It then provides details on the YLDP and IDP programs, including their objectives, implementation approach, partnerships, results and scale. It concludes with an overview of the Boutique Programs and LDF's role in co-investing, fundraising support,
This document summarizes agricultural issues and projects in rural India. It discusses key issues like land degradation affecting 50% of land, widespread water shortage, and need to ensure stable productivity of key crops like wheat and rice. It also notes the widening gap between food production and population growth. The Krishi Jyoti project aims to address these challenges by improving practices in 30 villages through soil testing, balanced fertilizers, and advice. It achieved increases in wheat, mustard, and millet productivity and household incomes. The NABARD-supported project expanded these efforts through additional demonstrations, trainings, and technologies.
This document summarizes the Himayat scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, which provides vocational training and job placement assistance to unemployed youth. The objectives are to equip youth with marketable skills and help them secure employment. It discusses the multi-stage process involving pre-training, training, pre-placement counseling, placement, and post-placement support. Various fields of employment like hospitality, IT, and automotive are covered. Current achievements include training over 10,000 youth out of a target of 55,890, with a 63.3% placement rate. The program has had positive impacts such as financial benefits, social gains, and personal growth for participants.
eCompliance is an electronic treatment monitoring system that uses biometric fingerprint scanning to ensure accuracy and adherence in tuberculosis (TB) treatment. It aims to curb the growth of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) by preventing missed and unsupervised doses. Field tests in India and Uganda found death and default rates reduced to zero compared to over 16% previously. eCompliance creates an indisputable record of each patient visit and drug dose taken by requiring fingerprint scans. This eliminates human errors in record keeping and gaps in treatment supervision that can lead to drug resistance. Initial results found it improved treatment motivation and outcomes while increasing health worker productivity by 30%.
Community radio can play an important role in education in rural India. Alfaz-e-Mewat 107.8 MHz was set up in Mewat, Haryana to serve over 180 villages with limited access to mainstream media and challenges like low literacy. The radio station aims to connect, educate and entertain the community through various educational programs. These include radio school for out-of-school children, programs in local dialects to promote primary education, and discussions on important issues. The community radio has increased awareness, supported effective local institutions, and allowed cross-sharing of educational ideas and content between schools.
This document summarizes the work of EKAL, an organization working to bridge social disparities through inclusive education. It provides education to children in rural villages, with over 51,717 schools as of 2013 benefiting over 26 lakh children. The schools are run by local female teachers with matric-level education. EKAL also provides health care education and promotes self-reliance through programs on health, hygiene, and organic farming. An independent study found EKAL has positively impacted villages through reduced liquor consumption, increased social harmony, education awareness, and empowerment. EKAL's goal is to reach 100,000 villages and further promote self-governance as envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi
1) The document discusses water scarcity issues in Mewat region of India such as depleting groundwater, encroachment of saline water, and lack of access to safe drinking water.
2) The Institute of Rural Research and Development has implemented various "ridge to valley" water management interventions like check dams, recharge wells, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater recycling to recharge groundwater levels and improve access to water.
3) As a result, over 1.3 million kiloliters of water is being harvested annually, benefiting over 141 villages. Groundwater levels and quality have improved significantly, reducing women's drudgery and improving health.
Bhoruka Charitable Trust (BCT) was founded in 1962 by Late Shri. Prabhu Dayal Agarwal to support socio-economic development in rural India, especially weaker groups. BCT operates in several states, focusing on health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and art promotion. Key projects include constructing over 45,000 low-cost toilets in Rajasthan, building water supply infrastructure helping over 300 villages, and supporting government efforts to make Churu district open defecation free. BCT also implements programs on integrated water resource management, rainwater harvesting, and supporting village committees to maintain water supply operations.
The document summarizes the activities of the International Development and Cooperation Association (IDCA) in promoting poverty eradication efforts in India. It discusses IDCA's vision of developing India free of poverty and disparities. It outlines how IDCA raises funds and supports projects in areas like water, sanitation, education, healthcare, agriculture and livelihoods. It also provides summaries of conferences, seminars and visits to partner organizations held from 2003-2013 to facilitate networking, collaboration and learning between organizations. It highlights upcoming activities in 2014 and encourages participation in IDCA's efforts.
IRRAD is an institute that works to empower rural communities in India through community participation and sustainable development programs. It focuses on improving agriculture, water access, rural governance, sanitation and health. IRRAD's initial work is located in Mewat District, Haryana, where it aims to build capacity of local institutions, raise awareness of citizens' rights, increase access to water, and promote modern farming practices. It measures its impact through community engagement, leader training, infrastructure development and use of its community radio station.
IRRAD's partnerships showcase, Guidestar NGO exhibition, Mumbai, 2013Sehgal Foundation
The presentation highlights the key aspects for partnerships and learnings to turn challenges into opportunities by working together to empower rural India.
The document discusses a lack of access to safe water, hygiene, and sanitation in India which leads to diseases and economic losses. It notes that conventional approaches to improving WASH have been ineffective and do not address women's needs. The "Pan in the Van" approach is proposed as a women-centric, mobile solution using a van equipped with audiovisual tools, demonstrations, and a resource team. The approach involves a 3-day camp providing planning, capacity building, and follow up to help communities achieve and maintain total sanitation in a cost-effective manner. Evaluation of initial camps showed improved women's participation, demand generation, and addressing supply chain issues.
This document summarizes discussions from a national conference on women-led water management in rural India. [1] Key frameworks and strategies were discussed to promote women's participation in water sustainability efforts, including policy changes, capacity building, institutional support, and ensuring economic independence. [2] Groups also discussed the roles of government institutions, civil society, and enabling an environment for women in decision-making around water management and sanitation. [3] Research needs identified included better understanding women's water roles at the community level, the link between water security and development, and developing gender-friendly sanitation technologies.
This document reviews gender and capacity building initiatives in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs in India. It finds that [1] training programs do not adequately cover gender and equity issues and there is a gap between policies and practices. It also finds that [2] training participants and trainers are mostly men, with limited female participation. Finally, it finds that [3] training content is gender blind and does not include dedicated content on gender sensitization or issues like menstrual hygiene. It recommends a thorough review of training curricula from a gender and equity perspective to make capacity building more inclusive.
S5 3 urvashi prasad women and sani ppt final with photoSehgal Foundation
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1. WOMEN-LED WATER GOVERNANCE FOR
SUSTAINABLE IRRIGATION IN WEST BENGAL, INDIA
Presented by
Subrata Halder
Executive Engineer (Agri-Irrigation)
Department of Water Resources Investigation & Development
Government of West Bengal
2. Water Resources-Irrigation-
Women’s Role…
Water- a finite and vulnerable resource…essential to sustain life,
development and environment.
10%
Irrigation
Others
90%
Rural women all over the world- playing an active role in
irrigation…thus contributing to food security.
Key Concerns:
to establish women’s productive roles in managing irrigation water
resources vis-à-vis a women-led water governance planning for
sustainable irrigation in West Bengal.
to empower of women through participatory process of irrigation
water management.
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3. Design & Operation of Irrigation Infrastructures
and Management of Water Resources-
Women Leadership & Empowerment
Design & operations:
System engineering and design: design process should incorporate consultations with
male and female users, so as to include both of their wishes, needs and requirements.
Legal, administrative and organizational arrangements: Explicit consultations should be held
with women users…women’s ideas and concerns should be included in WUA.
Operation: water delivery schedules should be devised in such a way as to accommodate
both male & female needs with respect to quantity, timeliness, timing, equity and quality of
water.
Empowerment with the following major social process of irrigation:
water acquisition- women take part in this process with men actively.
water allocation- If there are a good numbers of women in WUA then they can play
substantial role in deciding how much irrigation water to allocate and to whom.
water distribution- women are more active in distributing water at field channel.
system maintenance- both men and women involve in repairing and cleaning of irrigation
water conveyances.
resource mobilization- sometimes women provide labour for more days than men in
irrigation works and cash acts as an incentive for their participation.
conflict management- women in WUA can play an important role as they have
comparatively more ability to convince the disputants among water users and
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4. Women-led Water Governance in Minor
Irrigation of West Bengal
Women-led water governance i.e. use, development and management
of water for minor irrigation is still in preliminary stage in West
Bengal.
Women-led irrigation in West Bengal is generally limited to
indigenous techniques. As these irrigation technologies are simple,
easy to maintain, and less labour-oriented, women are increasingly
found to take part in it.
The traditional human powered irrigation techniques are still
predominant in Indian irrigated agricultural practices. Women join
hands with men irrigators using these traditional technologies in
small fragmented agricultural lands of West Bengal.
It has been expanding into other less labour oriented irrigation
technologies since few decades.
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5. Swinging Basket- max.
lifting depth- 1.2m; Flow
Rate (at depth 0.75m)-
60-80 lt/min
Swinging Basket Shadouf- max. lifting
depth- 4.0m; Flow Rate (at
depth 2-3m)~ 60 lt/min
Both the irrigation
techniques- popular in
central alluvial part of
West Bengal
Shadouf
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6. Treadle Pump- treadle
suction pump designed to
lift water from a depth of ≤7
m. The treadle pump fitted
with bamboo shallow tube
well- very popular among
women irrigator in Terai
region of Jalpaiguri &
Coochbehar district in W.B.
Flow Rate (at depth 4m)~
Treadle Pump 100 lt/min
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7. Farm Pond- rainwater is
harvested in farm ponds during
monsoon. Women participate in
digging farm ponds…help men
irrigators in the supply of
irrigation water in the nearby
agricultural field…widely
Farm Pond practiced in hard-rock, laterite &
coastal areas in W.B.
Water Harvesting Tank- spring
water is filled in WHT for
irrigation in hilly terraced
agricultural lands. Women in the
hilly areas of Darjeeling district
Water Harvesting Tank involved themselves in supply of
irrigation water.
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8. Drip Irrigation- ideal
with limited irrigation in
drought prone and
coastal saline areas
.…easily managed by
Drip Irrigation rural women community.
Sprinkler irrigation-
effectively managed by
rural women community
in hilly/bhabar and
coastal saline areas.
Sprinkler Irrigation
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9. Major Challenges in Women-led
Irrigation and Recommendations…
Major Challenges:
Few women participate in community meetings and of water user groups.
Lack of empirical data on women irrigators’ performance denies them the chance to
present arguments in the decision-making processes.
Women frequently lack the confidence and the experience to deal with irrigation matter
in public.
Since women’s specific concerns remain outside formalized decision-making
processes…they are not recognised as ‘real’ concerns and remain marginal.
The inclusion of women’s perspective, their ideas, opinions, needs and interests will thus require
an active and conscious effort.
Recommendations:
Women’s participation is still limited to Minor Irrigation sector in West Bengal.
Strong governance must be imposed so that irrigation WUA get registered and a quota
for women is to be established therein.
Male irrigators should support women and provide opportunities for woman irrigators
to share irrigation management benefits equally.
There must be efforts to create, provide, and share empirical data on women’s
performance in the irrigation sector to scale up women-involved and women-led
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