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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
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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
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