2023 disasters in numbers
In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards. These events resulted in 86,473 fatalities and affected 93.1 million people. The economic losses
In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards. These events resulted in 86,473 fatalities and affected 93.1 million people. The economic losses
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Polluted River Stretches, 08/03/2016. Discharge of untreated and partially treated sewage from cities / towns and industrial effluents constitute a major source of pollution
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Sewage Treatment Plants, 08/03/2016. As per the report published by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in March, 2015, the sewage generation from urban areas in the
The extremely liberal regime ushered in by the Electricity Act 2003 allowed a few existingprivate captive thermal generators to make handsome profits, particularly in certain regions with perceived advantages
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), as a part of its 70th round during the period January 2013 - December 2013, carried out an all India household survey on the situation of Land and Livestock Holdings
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Assessment of Air Pollution, 01/03/2016. The ambient air quality is being regularly monitored in Delhi by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Crop Insurance Schemes, 01/03/2016. State-wise details of farmers covered during last one year (i.e. 2014-15) under various crops insurance schemes including National Agricultural
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Drought Assistance, 01/03/2016. Memorandums seeking financial assistance in the wake of drought under NDRF were received from 7 States during 2012-13, from 3 States during
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Erosion of Coastal Areas, 01/03/2016. Under the promotional measures, the Ministry is operating a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Conservation and Management of Mangroves
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Tiger Conservation, 01/03/2016. The assessment of the status of tigers, co-predators and their prey 2014 using the refined methodology has shown a countrywide 30% increase
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Review of Crop Insurance Schemes, 01/03/2016. Government of India has recently approved Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) which would replace the existing schemes