Short term plans, long term disasters
The government of Gujarat has launched a project worth Rs 70 crore to dig 120 bores in the Wankaner taluka of Rajkot district to supply drinking water to Rajkot city. At present, the city is
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TRAI package threatens Internet access in rural areas
Access to Internet in rural and semi-urban India may be hit, if the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (trai) has its way. In a set of recommendations submitted to the Department of Telecom on May
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The ten worst cities
Ahmedabad, Gujarat • Vehicles and industries are major sources of pollution. The city had 13.05 lakh vehicles in 2002 • PM10, suspended particulate
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Cars, more cars
I recently visited Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai. The singular impression I have of all these cities, and of others I occasionally visit of course the one I live in, Delhi is one of noise,
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Malls in Ahmedabad violate green norms
an ngo has asked Gujarat's pollution control board for details of the clearances granted to over 12 large-scale shopping malls in Ahmedabad. It has alleged that most of the malls in the city
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Single ministry to look after watershed programmes
The Center proposes to consolidate all watershed programmes under a single ministry. The aim of the new programme, called Hariyali, is to streamline work and avoid duplication. "I am totally in
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To hell and Back
How TBS helped communities revive the rural environment
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Out of the depths
Women water users are determined to have their say in water management policymaking
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Healthy ruling
Industrial workers need sell only their skills, not their health. A landmark Supreme Court verdict says that the right to occupational health falls within the meaning of Article 21 of the
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Environet
This column will bring you an update on various groups and individuals working in fields related to environment, development and the sciences. This time some information on interesting and useful publications and networks
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MONEYMAKERS
left in the lurch: Enron Corp has withdrawn its plan to set up a US $ 6 billion hydroelectric-power project in Nepal. With this, the company's grand plan has been stalled for South Asia. Enron's
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To get in touch
Chetna Lilavatiben Lalbhai's bungalow Civil Camp Road Shahibaug Ahmedabad- 380 004 Prayas Devgarh Village via Pratapgarh Distt Chittorgarh Rajasthan Penurramai Iyakkam 13, New Colony
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GUJARAT: Turning a blind eye
Industrial estates are proliferating in Gujarat and state pollution control officials admit that waste disposal has not been a priority consideration for any of them. The Ahmedabad-Vadodara-Surat
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NTPC to set up 1,320 MW plant at Dhuvaran
Gandhinagar: The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) on Thursday announced setting up of 1,320 MW of coal-based power plant at a surplus piece of land next to the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation (GSEC)-run power plant at Dhuvaran.
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Taxes on petro products to remain unchanged: Govt
Ahmedabad: Central indirect taxes on petroleum products will remain unchanged in near future, said Union minister of state for petroleum and natural gas, Jitin Prasad while replying to a question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani. Prasad, while answering questions related to high price of petroleum products due to high rates of taxes levied by central as well as state governments, sta
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Futures trading in rice, wheat
It could help the Indian farmer manage risks better. If it works
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Deep flow
When cleared by the Planning Commission in 1988, ssp was to cost Rs 6,406 crore. By 2000, delays spiralled the cost to Rs 9,000 crore. Gujarat’s share of the cost jumped from Rs 4,904 crore to Rs
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High pressure juveniles
Children suffer from high blood pressure (BP) almost as much as adults, according to two studies conducted among 3,200 children aged 5-16. Among the factors attributed for the high juvenile BP levels
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Stumbling blocks
The Gujarat earthquake struck at the very foundation of urban India. The disaster highlighted the haphazard manner in which the country's towns and cities are laid out. In its aftermath, hastily framed laws on earthquake resistant structures and ambigui
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Adani set to invest $6.9 bn in Australian mine project
Ahmedabad: Adani group chairman Gautam Adani on Monday reiterated that the group is committed to investing $6.9 billion in developing the mine, rail and port project for its Galilee Basin coal mine.