The theme for Earth Day 2014 and 2015 is Green Cities.  To focus on the  theme, Earth Day Network-India, has compiled an eBook "Pathways to Green Cities –Innovative Ideas from Urban India". The book presents 24 case studies from 13 cities across India on innovative strategies that have already been implemented to make cities greener.  Many of these are related to water and waste management.  Others to increasing the green cover, developing green buildings, traffic control, reduction of air pollution, use of renewable energies, and the judicious use of natural resources.  You can read this eBook online from the following link

 

<http://www.scribd.com/doc/218422039/Pathways-to-Green-Cities> 

 

We hope that  those who read the case studies are inspired to adopt and replicate the novel ideas in their cities as well.*

 

*Are you concerned about the health of our mother earth, and ready to do what you can to save it? With bad news about global warming, dying oceans and endangered animals flooding us on a daily basis, it's hard to know where to start. It may seem like the actions of one person won't make a difference, but there are actually many ways you can help. See below steps to learn how changing your personal habits and educating others can make an impact. 1. Conserve water at home2. Use less electricity3. Drive and fly less often4. Buy local goods5. Eat vegetables6. Become an air pollution activist7. Produce less waste 8. Make your property a haven for wildlife 9. Plant trees, don't cut them10. Respect animals*

Financial & Grants Management

Budget Preparation	Steps to be taken while Applying for Grants
Bank Reconciliation	Letter of Intent
AdvancesÂ	Capacity Building
Cost Effective Analysis	Concept Note
How to choosea Bank	Bank Accounts
Cash and Fund flowÂ	Asset RegisterÂ
Financial Statements	Cash and Acrual based AccountingÂ