The Bikaner Development Authority Bill, 2025, passed by the Rajasthan Assembly, aims to establish a Bikaner Development Authority to regulate development activities in the Bikaner district. The bill was passed by voice vote, with the opposition Congress walking out of the House due to insufficient discussion. The bill was introduced …
This report contains the results of examination by Audit of ‘Denotification of lands by Government and Allotment of sites by Bangalore Development Authority’. The Performance Audit was conducted during February to July 2012 covering the period 2007-12 during which the Government had denotified 610-16½ acres of land at various stages …
Urbanization and urban growth are intricately intertwined with economic growth — and the BRICS are no exception. The BRICS’ vastly different individual experiences of ‘urban transition’ offer inspiring examples of how to seize urbanization’s opportunities, but also lessons on the pitfalls and problems~inappropriate policies can bring. This discussion paper is …
The development of international mining projects is one of the most visible consequences of globalization. Mining activities undertaken by the private sectors of Europe and North America have recently been joined by companies from China, the Arabian Peninsula, and wealthy Asian countries. The extraction, transportation, and sale of mineral resources …
Extensive research on development-induced displacement within the institutional framework of the World Bank began in earnest in the mid seventies. However, as early as the end of the fifties, sociologists were aiding Egyptian authorities in planning the resettlement of Nubian communities during the construction of Aswan High Dam. The next …
This study attempted to examine the emerging structure in, pattern and growth of agro industries, capital investment, output, production technologies, employment contribution, linkages in supply of raw material from the farmers, arrangements of marketing the final products, contribution and impact of agro processing industries in increasing income and employment of …
A debate on poverty between Sunita Narain, Director General, Centre for Science and Environment and Christian Friis Bach, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation.
Buying an electric car or two-wheeler may become a lucrative option starting next year, with the entire eco-system of subsidy for customers, charging stations and research grants for component development being put in place. Around R300 crore, of a total of R1,100 crore initial investment recently cleared by the inter-ministerial …
The Maldives on Tuesday decided to terminate the contract given to the GMR group for development and management of Male airport. The move drew sharp reactions from India and the GMR group. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the decision, “without due consultation with the company or efforts at …
This new report by GWEC, IWTMA and WISE examines the current status of wind power development in India, assesses the potential for future growth, and highlights the socio-economic, environmental and energy security benefits. India Wind Energy Outlook 2012 is a joint publication by GWEC, IWTMA and WISE. The report examines …
At least fifteen million people each year are forced to leave their former place of residence as a result of major development projects. It is estimated that large development projects such as dams, roads and exploitation of raw materials led to the displacement of least 300 million people between 1988 …
A Bill further to amend the Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Act, 1974. This Act may be called the Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Amendment Act, 2012.
Infrastructure projects in India especially the Railways’ ambitious plan to build a dedicated freight corridor across the country got a shot in the arm on Tuesday. Sources said Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda informed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ahead of the East Asia Summit at Cambodia about the willingness to …
Says 10.7% of S Asia’s agricultural land will be exposed to inundation Since the 2009 UNFCCC conference, the global climate talks have accepted the scientific view that the increase in global temperature should be kept within a 2°C radius of pre-industrial times, towards which “deep cuts in global emissions are …
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister C. P. Joshi on Sunday said the Centre would shortly sanction Rs.4,355 crore for construction of roads of the length of 1,302 km in Rajasthan after its recent decision for development of infrastructure through public-private partnership. Dedicating three newly-built road underpasses at Vaishali Nagar …
A painted milestone marks the turn-off to Kailashpur. The slab sports a poor likeness of Gandhi and announces “The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Rural road constructed from the curve at Pansara to Kailashpur forest road. Sanctioned: 2007-08. Cost: 4.3m rupees [$80,000].” The road winds a few miles …
Centralised planning during the time Manipur was a union territory saw lopsided investment in the transport and communication and social sectors, while agriculture, which was its productive base, and industry were neglected. Statehood in 1972 was followed by half-hearted attempts at industrialisation and irrigation that were swept away by the …
This new report published by Greenpeace presents a roadmap to achieve sustainable energy system in India now and for generations to come. The second edition of India Energy [R]evolution in 2012 provides a practical pathway for India to secure its energy particularly electricity supply to achieve its long-term ambitious economic …
Swiss-based FMCG multinational Nestlé on Thursday opened its first research and development centre in India at the industrial township of Manesar in Haryana. The centre will be part of Nestlé's worldwide R&D; network enabling the company to acquire local knowledge and use it on a global scale. "Our R&D; centre …
North-Eastern Region of the country is primarily disadvantaged on account of lack of physical infrastructure, viz. road, rail and air connectivity. Even the telecom revolution that is changing the lives of people in the rest of the country has not adequately penetrated into the North Eastern states. The basic health …
Goonj, a voluntary organisation working with poor communities and helping preserve the environment by recycling cloth and other waste material was given the ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year India 2012’ award here on Tuesday. The award was given by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, a sister organisation of the …
