Municipal Performance Index 2020
The Municipal Performance Index (MPI) was launched as an accompaniment to the Ease of Living Index. It seeks to examine local government practice in municipalities across areas of services, finance, policy,
Municipal Corporation
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NGO clamps down on noise pollution
Pointing out that some of the equipment used during construction work can produce noise levels of up to 100dB, Awaaz Foundation, an NGO that works towards reducing noise pollution, has demanded that the
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No harmful chemicals in bread: Bengal bakeries
Bakery associations in West Bengal on Tuesday claimed tests conducted on bread samples produced by around 4,000 establishments in the state have revealed their products are "safe" for consumption. The
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VMC to use solar energy in offices
Varanasi: The Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has decided to use solar energy in its offices across the five zones and 14 sub-zones. In this regard, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed
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Nearly half of water samples in Nashik unfit to drink
Nashik: The people of Nashik are quenching their thirst with water, nearly half of which is unfit for drinking. Tests by the regional water testing laboratory of the Groundwater Surveys and Development
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Cash from trash: TMC plans to recycle thermocol waste
If everything goes as per the plans then the city will soon have a way to recycle thermocol waste generated. The plan, being chalked out by the administration, will ensure nearly one tonne of thermocol
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NGT gives green light to registration of diesel vehicles for waste disposal
The green panel says that the bench has clarified that the new vehicles will solely be used for transportation of waste to dumping sites The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi government
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Mula-Mutha revival plans to roll by Dec
Pune: The much-talked about Mula-Mutha river restoration plan of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is expected to be ready by the year end. The PMC has planned to complete the draft in the next five
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NMC plans mini-markets with relaxed parking norms
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation ( NMC ) has proposed mini market or shop concept with less parking facility. Though the plan aims to prevent encroachments, especially by hawkers, the concept may fuel
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Air pollution at Teen Hath Naka up by 379%
Just a three minute halt at the dusty, noisy and congested Teen Hath Nath junction could possibly reduce three hours of your lifetime, say experts considering the toxic cloud created by hundreds of vehicles
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Fund shouldn't be a hurdle for crematorium: HC
Jaipur: Taking cognizance of environment degradation and depleting green cover, it's been almost one year that Rajasthan High Court suggested Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) to set up an electric crematorium.