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| Name of the Collection | Praful Bidwai |
|---|---|
| Folder/Categories | I. Subject-wise Research Material, 1930-2017 |
| Sub-folder/Sub-category | I. Environment, 1978-2013 |
| File No. /Acc. No. | 3 |
| Abstract | a) ‘The Uses of Masonry in Earthquake Zones: A Perspective on Traditional and Contemporary Construction Practices Utilizing Unreinforced Masonry’ - text of talk delivered at Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, 1986 Technology Conference, Washington D.C. by Randolph Langenbach b) Press clippings on water safety, water scarcity, safe water summit and water policy c) Papers relating to Heavy Water Plant, Baroda d) Articles titled ‘Water: its economics & politics’ by H.M. Desrada, ‘Top 10 reasons to oppose Water Privatization’ & an article in Marathi e) ‘Decentralize Water Management or Perish’ - Dialogue with Political Parties on Forest Lands and Water Policies f) Hazardous Waste Management in India - A Policy Discussion Forum Base Paper by TERI. Includes sections of the Report of High-Powered Committee on Management of Hazardous Wastes g) ‘Earthquakes: Reconfiguring Lives and Landscapes’ by Ravi Chopra |
| Author | _ |
| Recipient | _ |
| Keywords | Masonry; earthquake zones; water safety; water scarcity; safe water summit; water policy; Heavy Water Plant, Baroda; Water Privatization; waste management; TERI |
| Start Date “Period From” | 1986 |
| End Date “Period To” | 2003 |
| Extent | 0 pp. |
| Item type/Format | Handwritten, Typed, Printed & Photocopy |
| Language | English & Marathi |
| Remarks | Natural Disasters: India Disasters Report |
| Source/Link | Economic Times, Hindustan Times, Times of India, & National Herald, Hindu Survey of The Environment, Maharashtra Times, Public Citizen |
| Donor | The papers were part of the collection of books received by Ashoka Library |
| Donation Date | 2018 |
| Custodian | Archives of Contemporary India, Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana |
| Right/Copyright | Donor |