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Smart cities mission: an evaluation - Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs (2023 24)
Some projects under the Smart Cities Mission would not be able to meet the June 30 deadline and the respective state governments would be responsible for completing them thereafter, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs. In its report on the …The consumer protection bill, 2018
This new bill introduced in the Lok Sabha includes provision for fine and imprisonment for adulteration of products, compounding of offences and establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority. Celebrities endorsing misleading ads will have to pay penalty of up to Rs 50 lakh and serve a ban of up …Production, marketing and distribution of coal: Standing Committee on Coal and Steel (2017-18)
The government should consider allowing domestic coal to be used in imported coal-based thermal power plants to reduce the dependency on the dry fuel bought from other countries, says a Parliamentary Committee report. The Committee has noted that the use of indigenous coal by the imported coal-based thermal power plants …Transformation towards a digital economy: Standing Committee on Finance (2017-18)
A parliamentary committee suggested that the government should come out with a legislation on data privacy at the earliest, as the country moves towards digitalisation of economy. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, also suggested to create a coordinating authority, reporting directly to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), to deal …Question raised in Lok Sabha on Air Pollution due to Crop Residue Burning, 22/12/2017
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Air Pollution due to Crop Residue Burning, 22/12/2017. Burning of crop residue in various states can lead to higher level of pollution specially during adverse meteorological conditions in early winter in North India. Government has taken various actions to address the issue of air …Question raised in Lok Sabha on Carbon Sink, 22/12/2017
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Carbon Sink, 22/12/2017. India submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under Paris Agreement to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). One of the goals under NDC is to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent …Report of the Select Committee on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017
The Select Committee to examine the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017 (Chairperson: Dr. Vinay P. Sahasrabuddhe) submitted its report on December 22, 2017. The Bill amends the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It was passed by Lok Sabha on April 10, 2017, and referred to the Rajya Sabha Select Committee on …Question raised in Lok Sabha on Inter-Linking of Rivers, 21/12/2017
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Inter-Linking of Rivers, 21/12/2017. The National Perspective Plan (NPP) was prepared by the then Ministry of Irrigation, now Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR, RD & GR) in August 1980 for water resources development through inter basin transfer of water, …Question raised in Lok Sabha on ODF Villages, 21/12/2017
Question raised in Lok Sabha on ODF Villages, 21/12/2017. As on 19.12.2017, 2,93,753 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) and out of which 1, 81,771 villages have been verified for ODF.Question raised in Lok Sabha on Compensation Under Crop Insurance Schemes, 19/12/2017
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Compensation Under Crop Insurance Schemes, 19/12/2017. The details of total claims paid on the basis of individual farm level assessment of crop losses due to localized calamities including hailstorm during 2016-17 are included in this document.Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Compliance of Pollution Standards by Power Plants, 19/12/2017
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Compliance of Pollution Standards by Power Plants, 19/12/2017. The details of the Thermal Power Projects Commissioned since January 2017 is AnnexedQuestion raised in Rajya Sabha on Deaths Due to Non-Communicable Diseases, 19/12/2017
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Deaths Due to Non-Communicable Diseases, 19/12/2017. Indian Council of Medical Research has informed that as per Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 Estimates, 61.8% of all deaths were due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India. Cardiovascular Diseases (coronary heart diseases, stroke and hypertension) contribute …Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Consultation with affected states to curb environmental pollution, 18/12/2017
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Consultation with affected states to curb environmental pollution, 18/12/2017. The Environmental Pollution Control measures are implemented as an ongoing process under the provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Environment (Protection) Act, …Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Deaths due to pollution, 18/12/2017
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Deaths due to pollution, 18/12/2017. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has not conducted any assessment of the premature deaths in the country that have occurred due to air pollution. However, they have published a book titled ‘Body Burden: Lifestyle …Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Inter-state water disputes for sharing of river water, 18/12/2017
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Inter-state water disputes for sharing of river water, 18/12/2017. The Parliament has enacted Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956 for adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers and river valley thereof. When any request under the said Act is received from …The Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill. 2017
The Parliament has cleared this bill to exclude bamboo from the definition of tree under the Indian Forest Act, stating it would improve earnings of tribals and dwellers living around forests. A legislation to amend the Indian Forest Act to exempt felling and transportation of bamboo grown in non-forest areas …Question raised in Lok Sabha on Status of Malnutrition, 15/12/2017
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Status of Malnutrition, 15/12/2017. The status of malnutrition in the country amongst children and adolescent girls is covered under the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted periodically by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The details are given in this document:Report on the State of the Department of Water and Sanitation
This report provides a cursory overview or snap-shot of the institutional and governance challenges that subsist and in many aspects have, arguably, deteriorated in the Department of Water and Sanitation. In summation, the central challenges facing the department relate to human resources (including capacity constraints, high staff turnover and vacancy …Three hundred and first report on genetically modified crops and its impact on environment
Raising doubts about government claims that production of cotton has increased post commercialisation of Bt cotton, a parliamentary panel has asked the union ministry of environment and forest to undertake a comprehensive study to bring out clarity in the matter. The parliamentary standing committee on science & technology and environment …Thirtieth Report on National Electricity Policy – a review: Standing Committee on Energy (2016-17)
The Standing Committee on Energy present this Thirtieth Report on ‘National Electricity Policy – A Review’ pertaining to the Ministry of Power. The National Electricity Policy aims at laying guidelines for accelerated development of the power sector, providing supply of electricity to all areas and protecting interests of consumers and …Comprehensive agriculture research based on geographical conditions and impact of climatic changes to ensure food security in the country: Standing Committee on Agriculture (2016-2017)
Although there will be increased yields of rice, wheat, legumes and oilseeds by 10-20% with increase in Co2 level to 550 ppm, however, productivity of most crops is likely to decrease marginally by 2020 but by 10-40% by 2100 says this report by the Standing Committee on Agriculture (2016-2017) tabled …