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 …
There is a growing consensus that universalisation of modern energy services is central to reducing major elements of poverty and hunger, increasing literacy and education, and improving health care, employment opportunities, and lives of women and children. In India, more than 700 million people lack access to modern energy services …
This report demonstrates that a more sustainable energy future is within our reach, and that industrial energy efficiency is key. It shows how industrial energy efficiency can make a difference by providing a detailed comprehensive global assessment of potentials, technologies, economic benefits, as well as cost and barriers to be …
This guidance note aims to highlight the general ingredients for a successful Poverty and Social Impact Analysis (PSIA) and political economy analysis in climate change Development Policy Operations (DPOs) and to demonstrate that integrating a strong social perspective into DPOs and climate change strategies will contribute to effective, pro-poor actions …
This new report by World Bank describes the key environmental and social impacts that are associated with large-scale, grid-connected wind power development. This report identifies good practices for managing the key environmental and social issues associated with wind power development and provides advice on how best to address these issues …
The development of mineral resources is a key driver of global economic growth. It has the potential to transform economies and societies, including some of the world’s poorest nations, provided development is responsible and sustainable. The ‘Responsible Mineral Development Initiative’ report for 2011, produced by the World Economic Forum in …
In 1992 the historic UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED, popularly known as the Earth Summit) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil witnessed unprecedented political will and commitment among governments to make a paradigm shift to sustainable development. Acknowledging the twin crises of poverty and the environment UNCED concluded …
Kerala is endowed with vast small hydro potential to the tune of about 700 MW. Government of Kerala has issued several guidelines from time to time for the development of small hydro development since 1992. The measues have encourage private investment to harness green energy from natural resources. The Kerala …
New Delhi A quick overhaul of the country's $90-billion urbanisation project to build a Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor is round the corner as the government has readied its plan to allow Japan to be a 26% stakeholder in the ambitious project. A senior official in the department of industrial policy and …
SHILLONG: The Union Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER) has initiated the Climate Change Adaptation North-eastern Region (CCANER) Project in partnership with the German Development Cooperation and the State Governments of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Sikkim to strengthen the rural livelihood resilience and also adaptability to the impacts of climate …
The government on Tuesday clarified that India will not sign any legally-binding global agreement for emission reduction. Union environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan informed the Rajya Sabha that the country will not be signing any legally-binding norms as the country needs to eradicate poverty through economic growth. “There is no question …
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday urged the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) to consider funding various projects relating to water supply, solid waste management, roads and improvement of street lights in City Development Plans of all 26 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) falling in the NCR sub-region …
Owning a house in the city will remain a pipedream for nearly two lakh families because there are no large chunks of government land left in Hyderabad district or the core area for mass housing projects. Over 1.30 lakh families have applied for houses in the two rounds of the …
The Chennai Monorail network was supposed to be constructed rapidly and branch out into the city's booming suburbs. A 2014 deadline was set for the operational inauguration of at least one of the four lines in the 111-km long Phase-I. But the lack of enough eligible participants in the bidding …
State has been directed to set up a separate development authority The Centre has asked the Jharkhand government to show urgency on both security and development matters in the Left-Wing-Extremism-affected Saranda forest. The State has been directed to set up a separate development authority to carry forward its initiative to …
JAIPUR: Around 5,000 farmers opposing the ring road project under the banner of Ring Road Sangarsh Samiti completed the 47 km kilometre march on Sunday at Balawala village on Sunday. The march was started after JDA along with Sanjosh Supreme started the work from Nevta Dadiya village on Wednesday. Virendra …
Guwahati, Dec. 22: Mizoram has rejected the World Bank’s assessment of the state roads project being “moderately satisfactory”, saying it was “highly satisfactory”. The bank, which had funded the project, in its recent report on the project’s implementation completion and results, termed its outcome as “moderately satisfactory”. The total amount …
A decision has been taken to start the work of sixth Economic Census in Madhya Pradesh in May-June, 2012. Besides, a separate list of industries has also been prepared to compile a directory of industries. Separate information will be incorporated in the list about the units employing eight or more …
Concerned over developments in Tamil Nadu and Kerala over Mullaperiyar Dam row, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday asked people of both the States to maintain peace and tranquillity till the Centre amicably settles the issue. Ms. Gandhi’s request came as some Congress MPs from Kerala and Tamil Nadu met …
New Delhi With India Inc and various government departments blaming the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) for delaying clearances for developmental projects, the ministry has said that the delay is not on its part but on the part of the industry in starting and completing the projects on time. …
Chennai South Indian cities have swept majority of the top-ten slots on the Livability Index 2011, compiled by the Institute for Competitiveness, an international think-tank. While Chennai, the most densely populated city in India, ranked fifth on the index, Hyderabad was at number four. Following the 'big brother' cities were …
