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
<p>Plantation crops are high value commercial crops with greater economic importance and play a vital role in Indian economy. The major plantation crops include coconut, cashew nut, coffee, tea and rubber.
Attempting to ascertain whether the skewed sex ratio in three northern districts of India has led to a change in sex-selective behaviour and related practices, this study finds that a shortage of brides
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has intimated that as per the information entered by the States on the online Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) of the Ministry, out of a total of
The State/UT wise details of the quality affected habitations and the population referred to in reply to the Unstarred Question No. 3120 to be answered on 29.8.2013 in the Lok Sabha regarding Polluted
State-wise details of polluted river stretches identified by CPCB referred in reply to admitted Un-starred Question No. 3127 to be answered in LokSabha on 29/08/2013 regarding ‘Polluted Stretches’.
Polluted River Stretches (BOD>30mg/l and BOD exceeding 6mg/l on all occassions) identified by CPCB referred in reply to admitted Un-starred Question No. 3127 to be answered in LokSabha on 29/08/2013 regarding‘Polluted
Plan to deny fuel to vehicles sans emission test gathers dust The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has sent a proposal to the State government to stop fuel supply to those vehicles which do not undergo regular emission tests.
Important National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries visited by migratory birds as per information available with the Ministry referred to in reply of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1861 regarding Protection
Important wetlands identified under protected area and wetland conservation programme referred to in reply of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1861 regarding Protection of Migratory Birds.
State-wise list of wetlands identified under National Wetlands Conservation Programme referred to in reply of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.1918 on ‘National Wetland Conservation Programme’.