Debasish Bhattacharya is a champion of the “save tram” movement in Calcutta and the tram crusaders, have organized campaigns along the tram tracks between the Maidan and Esplanade; trying to highlight the importance of the public transport system in the city. They are trying to drum up support for trams …
Forum For A Better Hyderabad was formed under the banner of ‘Hyderabad Bachao’ (Save Hyderabad), when some of the non-government organizations and citizens, concerned about environmental and developmental issues in and around Hyderabad city, came together on June 24, 2000 and focuses to address the emerging issues in the city.
This network of civil society groups and volunteers is working towards building public awareness to build public pressure for policy action on clean air, mobility and other urban issues.
They are working over last fifteen years on critical issues of environmental degradation. Although the key issue for Eco Friends is protecting the river Ganga from various sources of pollution. Eco Friends has been involved in generating mass awareness and deepening of national and international public debate on pollution-related issues, …
This is an initiative of informed and concerned citizens of Kanpur who believe in working together towards making continuous holistic improvements in their city. They aim for a vibrant, transparent and participatory democracy. Supported by TiE UP, the "Urban Environment Development Society" (U.E.D.S) with the cooperation of Kanpur Nagar Nigam …
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport established in 2000 during the course of the reorganization Government of Nepal. The main aim of reorganization was to bring important infrastructural development under the umbrella of a single Ministry and to harmonize the policies and bring efficiencies and effectiveness in the provision of …
CIUD has created a working platform for multi-disciplinary services. There are four major sections in CIUD: 1. Urban Infrastructure and Environment Section deals with social and physical infrastructures in urban and peri-urban areas. Three major focuses under this section are neighbourhood infrastructures, transportation and traffic management, and disaster management. The …
History of piped water supply system development in Nepal dates back to 1895 A.D., when the first Bir Dhara system (1891-1893) was commissioned. The system also led to establishment of Pani Goshowara Adda and it provided limited private and community standpipes in few selected parts of Kathmandu. The water service …
Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board (KVWSMB or Board) is an autonomous government body formed under Water Supply Management Board Act, 2063. The reporting line ministry of the Board is Ministry of Physical Planning and Works. KVWSMB is the asset owner of all assets associated with water supply and sewerage …
Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) is a public company registered under the Nepal Government’s Company Act 2063 and operates under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) modality. According to KUKL's Articles of Association, the company has the objective to undertake and manage the water supply and sanitation system of the Kathmandu …
While going back to history, the populations of Kathmandu Valley were not high, so, government was not too much concern about providing drinking water supply to the people in Kathmandu Valley. During that period, people used to take water from the available natural sources near their homes. However, because of …
Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (MWSDB) has been established by the government of Nepal in November 9, 1998 as an implementing agency of Melamchi water supply project.
Ministry of Transport was established with a mission of develop a land transport system at minimum operational cost and re-build an efficient and cost effective transportation system which will enhance our economic competitiveness together with an improved quality of life of the people. And also to introduce a mission centric, …
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) was established in August 1981 under the provision of the National Environmental Act No:47 of 1980. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (ME&NR;) which was established in December 2001 has the overall responsibility in the affairs of the CEA with the objective of integrating …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forests was established in April 1985 in His Majesty’s Secretariat in April 1985. Dasho Leki Dorji, Secretary to His Majesty’s Secretariat, was the head of the newly established ministry. The newly established ministry was detached from His Majesty’s Secretariat in 1986 and moved to its …
Ministry of Economic Affairs vision is to promote a green and self reliant economy sustained by an IT enabled knowledge society guided by the philosophy of GNH.
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) was Established under section 2A of Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1983, (Amendment-1987) Vide SRO No-303/Law/87/MVRT/1E-7/84(part), Dated 20/12/87 and has been functioning since January 1988. BRTA is a regulatory body to control manage and ensure discipline in the road transport sector and road safety related areas in …
Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust is a non-profit, non-governmental organization which was founded in 1998. Work for a Better Bangladesh is a slogan as well as a name, reflecting our belief that everyone can contribute to making a better Bangladesh.
