by rakesh | Nov 2, 2006 | Env & Geography
The combined live storage in these 76 reservoirs at the beginning of monsoon i.e. 1st June, 2006 was 22 per cent of their designed capacity and stood at 82 per cent of the designed capacity as on 26th October 2006. The present storage is 105 per cent of the last year’s storage and 124 per cent of last 10 years average storage during the same period. Out of these 76 reservoirs there are presently 4 reservoirs where this year’s storage is 80 per cent or less than the average of previous 10 years.
In order to derive the best possible benefits from the available water, Central Water Commission is keeping in touch with the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation and providing information of the weekly storage position to the Crop Weather Watch Group for evolving suitable crop strategies and also appraising the situation to various Departments and Ministries involved in Water Resources Planning.
Basinwise storage position as on 26th October’06 is as follows:
The storage position in all the basins namely Indus, Ganga, Tapi, Mahi, Sabarmati, Narmada, Rivers of Kutch, Godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi and Neighbouring East Flowing Rivers, Cauvery and Neighbouring East flowing Rivers and West Flowing rivers of South is better than average of previous 10 years.
Out of 31 reservoirs with significant hydro potential, 4 reservoirs have storage build up less than the average of last 10 years capacity and no reservoir has negative storage i.e. less than MDDL.
by rakesh | Nov 1, 2006 | India News
“Habitat for Humanity builds cannot succeed without volunteerism, preparation and planning,” said Waugh. “Volunteers have to bring passion to what they believe in and what they are creating.”
More than 2,000 volunteers from North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and from across India are taking part in building homes in partnership with low-income families from the Lonavala area.
“We are grateful for Steve’s support at this year’s JCWP,” said Steve Weir, senior vice president of Habitat’s Asia Pacific Area office.”He is making a difference in the life of a family in need of housing and also helping to inspire others to join us.”
Waugh is known as the “man with nerves of steel” for his skills on the cricket field.Waugh served as captain of the Australian team from 1999 to 2004.He also is the most experienced Test cricketer in history, making 168 appearances.Waugh is a philanthropist, who supports many causes including the Steve Waugh Foundation – Australia .He was named Australian of the Year in 2004 for his achievements in cricket and charity. Waugh and his wife, Lynette, have three children.In 2005, he was named Australian Father of the Year.
This year’s JCWP is associated with Habitat for Humanity India’s ” indiaBUILDS” program.The five-year campaign plans to engage 1 million volunteers in helping to provide shelter in partnership with 250,000 people.The campaign also seeks to raise funds for a sustainable revolving fund worth US$50 million.
The Carters are Habitat’s most famous volunteers.Each year since 1984, the Carters have given one week of their time to build homes and raise awareness about the need for simple, decent and affordable housing.Previous JCWP events have been held in the United States (in New York City, Georgia and Michigan), the Philippines, Hungary , South Korea and South Africa.Habitat’s JCWP 2007 will be in Los Angeles,California in USA.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity’s Jimmy Carter Work Project, visit www.habitat.org/jcwp/2006/.
Major partners include Citigroup, Dow India, Vedanta Resources, Posco India, Whirlpool Corporation, Cisco, HDFC Ltd., Aditya Birla Group and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is a global non-governmental organization that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in the United States in 1976, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org/ap
by rakesh | Oct 16, 2006 | Business
Monday, October 16, 2006 Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) PACKAGE FOR PROMOTION OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES...
by rakesh | Oct 16, 2006 | India News
Monday, October 16, 2006 UPSC INDIAN ECONOMIC SERVICE EXAMINATION/INDIAN STATISTICAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2005 – FINAL RESULT DECLARED...
by rakesh | Oct 16, 2006 | Health & Fitness
A total number of 1548 cases and 27 deaths have been reported from Delhi, NCR and other states. Out of these, 982 cases have been reported from Delhi, while 566 cases from the NCR and other states.
The 566 cases from outside Delhi includes 173 cases from Haryana, 303 cases from Uttar Pradesh, 14 cases from Rajasthan and 76 from others.
Situation report of Dengue in other states (upto , 12.30 hrs on 16.10.2006)
Apart from Delhi, upto 16.10.2006, the maximum number of dengue cases have been reported from Kerala (794), followed by Rajasthan (697), Gujarat (443), West Bengal (429),Uttar Pradesh (418).Tamil Nadu (307), Punjab (250), Maharashtra (240), Haryana (167), Karnataka (90) and Andhra Pradesh (35).
CHIKUNGUNYA
Situation report of Chikungunmya upto 12.30 hrs on 16.10.2006
A total number of 1625 confirmed cases and no death have been reported from India as a whole including Delhi as on 16.10.2006 upto 12.30 hrs.
A total number of 24 cases have been reported from Delhi and NCR region. Apart from Delhi, the maximum number of confirmed Chikungunya cases have been reported from Maharashtra (679) followed by Karnataka (294), Andhra Pradesh (248), Gujarat (145), Tamil Nadu (111), Madhya Pradesh (62), Kerala (38) and Pondicherry (9).
