Changing climates: the heat is (still) on
The world is getting warmer and natural hazards are becoming more intense, likely bringing higher economic losses in the future. Today, four major weather perils result in expected economic losses of USD
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ADB urges Asian nations to develop disaster risk financing instruments
Losses due to natural disasters have risen faster than Asia-Pacific’s economy has expanded, says a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The report, ‘Investing in Resilience – Ensuring a Disaster-Resistant
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Centre sanctions Rs 60 cr for agri insurance claims in AP
The Union Government has released Rs 60 crore to Andhra Pradesh towards its contribution under the national crop insurance scheme for the 2011 kharif. This had been pending for a few months. “Agriculture
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Meghalaya launches new health insurance scheme
Meghalaya Government officially launched the universal medical health insurance for all the residents of the State at a public function here yesterday, stating it is the first of its kind in the country.
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Few takers for livestock insurance
Muktsar: The livestock insurance scheme of the Centre has failed to catch the fancy of cattle owners in the district. The data procured from the Animal Husbandry Department revealed that not even half
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To counter Centre’s LPG cap, BJP promises free induction heaters
The BJP has promised a free induction heater to every household in Himachal Pradesh, the highlight of a manifesto that has something for practically every section, including youths, farmers, students,
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The roles of public and private actors in the governance of adaptation: the case of agricultural insurance in India
Climate change adaptation is an increasingly important field and will involve a range of actors from national governments to private companies, communities and households. There is a growing policy discourse
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India's economic troubles self-inflicted: study
Major cause of slowdown was drop in investment, which slumped to (-)1.9%, y-o-y during latest 3 quarters from 2010 double-digit levels India's economic troubles are mostly self-inflicted, resulting from policy paralysis and opposition to reforms - a situation that is unlikely to change before the general elections in 2014, says a report. "That (situation) is unlikely to change until the 2014 general elections at the earliest," said the report - Emerging Asia Economics Update - What's Gone Wrong in India? - by Capital Economics, a global macro-economic research consultancy.
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Environmental sustainability: business case for Indian BFSI sector
The role of Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector towards sustainability has evolved globally from corporate philanthropy to a recognized means of value addition for stakeholders. This
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Swaminathan to move women farmers' Bill
Agricultural scientist-economist Prof. Swaminathan will move a private member’s bill in the Rajya Sabha that seeks access to water, credit and inputs for women farmers. The Women Farmers' Entitlement
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White House Works to Shape Debate Over Health Law
The White House has begun an aggressive campaign to use approaching Supreme Court arguments on the new health care law as a moment to build support for the measure seen as President Obama’s signature legislative