The “Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics” presents comprehensive statistics on various aspects of Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Industries. The data on international developments in respect of the
The Teak Resources and Market Assessment 2010 (TRMA 2010) is a special study of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010 (FRA2010). It aims to present updated country level information on teak (Tectona
The IEA has published a document titled “Worldwide Engagement for Sustainable Energy Strategies,” detailing the IEA’s role in the global energy industry over time. It notes that, in contrast to its founding
Science and innovation have always been the key forces behind agricultural growth in particular and economic transformation in general. More specifically, the ability to add value to agricultural production
This special report contributes to frame the challenge of dealing with extreme weather and climate events as an issue in decision-making under uncertainty, analysing response in the context of risk management.
This report, produced through a partnership between the business leaders’ initiative 3C (Combat Climate Change) and the Stockholm Environment Institute, gauges the availability of biomass for low-carbon
The Ministry has adopted service level benchmarks for the water and sanitation sector with a view to shift the focus of urban development projects from infrastructure creation to improvement of service
<p><span id="itro1">This report provides snapshots of frontline struggles against Monsanto & other biotech corporations pushing GM crops. It shows that small-holder and organic farmers, local communities
Wind potential estimates in India needed to be reassessed to keep pace with improving technologies in the field. This study shows that the country had the capacity to yield wind power in the range of 600
The Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change has released its final report proposing policy responses to the challenges of feeding a world confronted with climate change, population growth,
This study is an effort to comprehensively assess the potential effect of material scarcity on low-carbon energy technologies, taking into account the significant uncertainty in potential future supply.
Recent global and national food crises exposed major shortcomings in the way food security has been conceptualized and measured. This paper presents a new framework that operationalizes the universal World
The populous, fast growing emerging economies of Brazil, China, Egypt, India and South Africa face daunting challenges on the energy, environment and climate change fronts. These five countries accounted
In this latest report the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has accused the state revenue department for acquiring land for six companies including Posco India & Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (VAL)by invoking emergency provisions without fulfilling the conditions prescribed under Land Acquisition Act-1894.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests implements policies and programmes relating to conservation of the country's natural resources including lakes and rivers, biodiversity, forests and wildlife, ensuring
This Report of the Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution deals with the Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations contained in the Eighth Report
<p><span id="itro1">This performance audit report on land allotment by CAG covering the period 2006 to 2011 has identified serious irregularities in land allotments by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.</span></p>
Food security has re-emerged as one of the central issues on the global agenda since the 2008 food, fuel, and financial crisis. After decades of neglect, the crisis has refocused attention of national
This paper explores the implications of a potential shift to low-carbon consumption in wealthy countries for the poorer countries where many goods are made, and looks at ways to minimise negative impacts.
This report documents in detail the results of two case studies on the costs and benefits of investments in reducing climate-related and other disaster risks—one in Vietnam and one in Nepal—and briefly
