Deforestation around the world
Deforestation and forest degradation represent a significant fraction of the annual worldwide human-induced emission of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, the main source of biodiversity losses and the
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Allocation of coal blocks and augmentation of coal production by Coal India Limited: draft performance audit
The performance audit covered the Eleventh Five Year Plan period, i.e. from 2007-08 to 2011-12 (upto November 2011) including allocations of coal blocks by Ministry of Coal from 2004 onwards. For this
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Integrating food security information in national statistical systems: experiences, achievements, challenges
This report aims at providing a better understanding of how food security indicators can be used for policy-making and planning. It also looks at ways in which statistics can be used to improve the reliability
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What do national poverty lines tell us about global poverty?
This paper offers a new perspective on global poverty. It does so by estimating the distribution of poverty across countries, regions and income categories based on national poverty lines (NPLs). Even
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World urbanization prospects: the 2011 revision - highlights
<p><span id="itro1">India and China will see highest urban population rise in the next 40 years according to this 2011 revision of UN World Urbanisation Prospects & warns that this poses challenges
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Urban air pollution and co-benefits analysis for Indian cities
Accelerating growth in the transport sector, a booming construction industry, and a growing industrial sector are responsible for worsening air pollution in Indian cities. While estimates of health impacts
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Performance audit of acquisition and allotment of land by Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board for the year 2010-2011
This report for the year ended 31 March 2011 has been prepared for submission to the Governor under Article 151 of the Constitution. The report contains the results of examination by Audit of ‘Acquisition
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Audit report (Civil) Gujarat for the year 2010-2011
This report has been prepared for submission to the Governor under Article 151 of the Constitution of India. Chapter 1 deals with the findings of performance audits in Forests and Environment, Narmada,
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Audit Report (Civil) , Himachal Pradesh for the Year 2010-2011
In this report for the year 2010-11 CAG has slammed Himachal Pradesh government for not achieving the targets on sewage treatment, as the state treated only 12 per cent of the total sewage generated in Shimla.
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Approach paper on criteria for determination of bulk water tariff 2013-16
The Maharashtra Water Resource Regulatory Authority (MWRRA) has in March 2012 circulated its approach paper on criteria for determination of bulk water tariff for the period 2013-2016. The draft is now
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Urban off-cycle NOx emissions from Euro IV/V trucks and buses: problems and solutions for Europe and developing countries
This report highlights a problem currently being experienced by new Euro IV and V heavy-duty trucks and buses: Despite meeting more stringent regulatory standards for exhaust emissions during type approval,
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What works for women: proven approaches for empowering women smallholders and achieving food security
The question of 'what changes do we need to empower women smallholders and achieve food security?' has been asked repeatedly. But transformational changes in both public policy and practice have been few
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Draft zoning and development promotion regulation – 2031 for Hyderabad Metropolitan Region
The salient features / highlights of the Draft Metropolitan Development Plan are: The projected population of HMDA area for 2031 is 1.84 crores, The Base Map is prepared on the basis of Satellite Image
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Andhra Pradesh socio economic survey 2011-12
Andhra Pradesh Government prepares the socio-economic survey report every year and places it before both the Houses of the state legislature along with budget documents on the day of budget presentation.
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Manual for implementation of sustainability schemes under National Rural Drinking Water Programme
The revised National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) Guidelines issued by Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission, Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation has focus on adequate water supply
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Vedanta Resources plc and Lanjigarh Alumina Refinery: review of progress on recommendations
This Monitoring Review Report was commissioned as the second 6-monthly update on Vedanta’s progress in implementing the Recommendations from the original independent strategic sustainability review that
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Executive summary of EIA report for expansion of Alumina refinery from 1 MMTPA to 6 MMTPA of M/s Vendata Aluminium Limited, Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Odisha
<p><span id="itro1">Read executive summary of the updated EIA report for expansion of the Vedanta's aluminium refinery in Lanjigarh, Odisha. Environment and forests minister Jayanthi Natarajan has
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Strategic plan for infrastructure development in Tamil Nadu: Vision Tamil Nadu 2023
Vision 2023 Tamil Nadu (“Vision 2023”) sets the plan for infrastructure development for the state to reach the desired outcomes by 2023. The three outcomes of Vision 2023 are: The per capita income of
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Economic survey of Maharashtra 2011-12
‘Economic Survey of Maharashtra’ is prepared by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Planning Department every year for presentation in the Budget Session of the State Legislature. The present
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Climate change, forests, and you: grassroots capacity building for REDD+ in the Asia-Pacific region
This publication serves as a resource for community level facilitators to provide explanations about the basics of climate change and the role of forests. It aims to raise the awareness of grassroots stakeholders