Expressions of interest sought

Expressions of interest sought

A call for Expression of Interest from lead institutions for a project on 'Analysis of River Basin Water Productivity and its Relationship to Poverty.'

Prof. Sudip Rakshit, vice president for research, announced a 'Call for Expression of Interest' from lead institutions for a project on: 'Analysis of River Basin Water Productivity and its Relationship to Poverty,' which was brought to his notice by Dr. Bernadette Resurreccion of Gender & Development Studies field of study, School of Environment, Resources and Development.

Selected institutions will then be required to submit full proposals.

Interested colleagues are encouraged to go to www.waterforfood.org web site for looking at larger scope of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research Challenge Program on Water & Food.

The program has the following themes: Crop Water Productivity Improvement, Water and People in Catchments, Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries, Integrated Basin Water Management Systems andGlobal and National Food and Water Systems.

Closing date for submission of expressions of interest is: Thursday, 6 April 2006.

A brochure containing more details and relevant contact persons are available at the Office of Vice President for Research.

Prof. Rakshit also mentioned that Prof. Vilas Salokhe has recently obtained a contract for a project on this program.