National Infrastructure Pipeline- Volume-II
<p>Infrastructure investment in India between fiscals 2013 and 2017 was estimated at Rs 57 lakh crore ($ 1.1 trillion at different annual exchange rates). The infrastructure investment was Rs ~36 lakh
Private Sector
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GRI Index 2019
The World Bank GRI Index 2019 provides an overview of sustainability considerations within the World Bank`s lending and analytical services as well as its corporate activities. This index of sustainability
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Financing resilience against natural disasters: summary report
One of the most discussed issues of modern times is that of problems related to the scarcity of funds in dealing with the increasing catastrophic events due to volatile climatic conditions. Disaster Risk
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Healthcare and economic growth in Africa
The moderately positive economic performance since 2000 has provided opportunities for improvements in health outcomes. Africa recorded average real annual GDP growth of 5–6 per cent between 2000 and 2010
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How Horizon Europe can deliver a zero-emission transport sector
The EU has adopted legislation, known as Horizon Europe, to shape EU Research & Innovation (R&I) spending for the 2021-2027 period. With a proposed budget of almost €100 bn, the programme aims to stimulate
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Companies and climate resilience: mobilizing the power of the private sector to address climate risks
The private sector is an essential partner in reducing the impacts of climate change and extreme-weather events on vulnerable people. This paper argues for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (“the
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Respecting land and forest rights: a guide for companies
This guide has been produced by the Interlaken Group, with steering support from the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI). The original publication, created in 2015, was designed to support companies
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding withdrawal of groundwater by tankers, Delhi, 31/07/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vikrant Tongad Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 31/07/2019 regarding illegal drawal of groundwater by tankers in violation of the ban
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Question raised in Lok Sabha on Auctioning of Coal Mine to Private Sector, 24/07/2019
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Auctioning of Coal Mine to Private Sector, 24/07/2019. In the year 2018-19, total coal production in the country was 730.35 Million Tonnes (MT). Out of this, CIL produced
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Smarter energy use: businesses doing more with less
The International Energy Agency estimates that energy efficiency improvements can deliver over 40% of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions needed to meet global climate goals. The private sector has
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Question raised in Lok Sabha on Private Participation in Mining Sector, 03/07/2019
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Private Participation in Mining Sector, 03/07/2019. As per section 5(1) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957, mineral concessions are