The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
*Dal dwellers, KPs get their share JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in his capacity as Planning Minister, has approved four major sectors as priority areas for the year 2012-13 to utilize Rs 700 crore, which the Planning Commission of India had given to the State Government under the Prime Minister’s …
Work has started on the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded project of Rs 650 crore in seven towns of power-starved Bihar for upgrading electricity transmission lines to cut down losses. The project will be completed by June 2016, said sources in the Power Ministry, which facilitated the loan. The seven towns …
DIBRUGARH: The Solid Waste Management Project that was on hold for quiet some time seems all set to start with the state government handing over the land for it to the Dibrugarh Municipal Board (DMB). The announcement that the Asian Development Bank would fund the Rs 30 crore-project was made …
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $2.5 million to the erosion-affected families in Assam to support their livelihood and harness their skills. “The project, Livelihood Improvement for River Erosion Victims in Assam, will be finally approved by the ADB board in early September and commence procurement shortly thereafter,” Shanny …
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $11 million on a grant basis to help Nepal ensure that critically important water projects can be implemented quickly and efficiently by advancing preparatory activities. “Delays in the start up of Nepal’s water projects has put the country’s progress in improving irrigation schemes …
JODHPUR: Former chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India and former director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Anil Kakodkar has called solar energy the future source of energy looking at the ever-growing demand for energy. Kakodkar, member of the Solar Energy Research Advisory Council, was in Jodhpur on …
A s the silver waters of the Kishanganga rush through this north Kashmir valley, Indian labourers are hard at work on a hydropower project that will dam the river just before it flows across one of the world's most heavily militarised borders into Pakistan. The hum of excavators echoes through …
Sewerage and sanitation projects proposed for Kochi have been hit by a fund crunch and hold up of policy decision making. The Kochi Corporation had earlier drawn up plans for setting up two projects in the city, one for central city and another one for the West Kochi areas. In …
This presentation by Hemant Nandanpawar, International CDM Specialist, Technical Support Facility, ADB delivered on "Energy efficiency in Asia Pacific region" at Third Workshop on Enhancing the Regional Distribution of CDM Projects in Asia and the Pacific at Manila, Philippines during 18-20 July 2012. Presentation focused on Energy scenario of Asia …
This presentation by Karma Yangzom, Environment Specialist in ADB, delivered on "CDM Railway Project in India" at Third Workshop on Enhancing the Regional Distribution of CDM Projects in Asia and the Pacific at Manila, Philippines during 18-20 July 2012. Presentation focused on Railway Sector Investment Program (RSIP) and Enhancing readiness …
This presentation by Tsering Gyeltshen, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests of Bhutan, delivered on "CDM renewable energy development in LDCs - Bhutan's Experience" at Third Workshop on Enhancing the Regional Distribution of CDM Projects in Asia and the Pacific at Manila, Philippines during 18-20 July 2012. Presentation focused on the …
Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday scaled down its projection for India's economic growth to 6.5 per cent for this financial year, from the 7 per cent estimated earlier. This is among the lower band of projections — 6.5-7 per cent — made by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his …
Loans provided to promote sustanable transport modes by monitoring carbon emission reductions from shifting bulk goods from road to rail The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has extended loans worth Rs 1,462 cr to the government to fund railways transport services, boost agri-business infrastructure in Bihar and improve road infrastructure in …
“Serious social and environmental violations,” says group An independent fact-finding team has called for suspension of work related to the upcoming 4,000 MW Tata Mundra Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) in Gujarat, citing “serious social and environmental violations”. The team, led by former Chief Justice of Sikkim S.N. Bhargava, released …
Rapid urbanisation may lead to 605 million people in Asia going without improved drinking water sources by 2015, says a new report by Asian Development Bank and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore. The report, which cites best practices in eight Asian cities, including Jamshedpur in India, advocates …
Hydropower has been the backbone of energy supply in Uttarakhand, which is endowed with several rivers and mountains. State-owned generation utility, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) is the leading company responsible for tapping the huge hydropower potential, of over 18 GW, in the state. As the state nodal agency …
Multilateral and bilateral intermediaries are a crucial part of the climate finance landscape. In general, intermediaries are working hard to improve their monitoring and evaluation systems, but there is significant room for improvement, particularly to ensure that monitoring and evaluation is applied across the full lifecycle of projects and programmes. …
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Saturday said that the lack of successful models which could showcase the efficiency of the new waste management technologies to be introduced, was creating credibility issues among the public. He was speaking at the seminar on municipal waste management here. “This is one of the …
The Bagmati Civilisation Integrated Development Committee (BCIDC) has initiated a new programme to give new looks to the holy Bagmati River. According to the BCIDC, Asian Development Bank (ADB) is going to provide US 50 million dollars to improve the condition of upper to lower areas adjacent to the Bagmati …
The country has suffered Rs 324.5 billion losses due to flood damages and rehabilitation, said Economic Survey 2011-12 released. The damages pertain to Agriculture, Energy, Transport and Communication, Health, Environment as well as the Forestry, Water Supply and Sanitation due to floods. The rehabilitation and cost of recovery is estimated …
