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 …
With environmentalists raising the issue of conservation of Mangar forest, the last natural forest near Delhi, it is learnt that the Prime Minister’s Office had shot off a letter to the Ministry of Urban Development that the revised regional plan of the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) and Sub-Regional …
Environmental activists in Gautam Budh Nagar have written to the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to stop rampant concretization of public spaces in Noida and Greater Noida. In a letter to the chief secretary, activists of social action for forests & environment (SAFE) highlighted instances of large-scale concretization underway in Delta …
The ministry of urban development has announced that it plans to share revised draft guidelines for Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation with all states for further consultation in next few weeks. “The focus needs to be not just on housing, but planned urbanisation that is inclusive of …
New independent evalution office begins study of this and rural job guarantee schemes Tamil Nadu has the best record in completion of projects and Gujarat in reforming urban laws under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission. This is the initial assessment of the new Independent Evaluation Office, under the …
UD Ministry Asked Not To Okay It Until Green Concerns Are Addressed New Delhi: In a rare intervention, the Prime Minister’s Office has asked the Union urban development ministry not to approve Haryana’s sub-regional plan — which allows construction beyond 0.5% in conservation areas such as the Aravalis and tourism …
The Union ministry of urban development has sanctioned 72 crore towards the CCP's solid waste management plant proposed at Baiguinim, mayor Surendra Furtado said on Tuesday. The funds sanctioned under the Jawaharlal Nehru national urban renewal mission (JNNURM) scheme will be released in a phased manner, and the first installment …
Kamal Nath Okays Revised Regional Plan New Delhi: Days before the Lok Sabha poll dates are to be announced, the government is likely to notify the revised regional plan for NCR (2021) which allows tourism activities in ecologically sensitive zones and permits constructions in these areas beyond the current 0.5% …
New Delhi: The ban on mining of the Aravalis is being openly flouted on the premises of an academic institution in southwest Delhi, sources have said. Even though the forest department cracked down and stopped the operations three days ago, it is being alleged that the damage has been done …
The UPA government has formed a three-member Cabinet committee to examine the possibility of opening up agricultural land to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), following a proposal by the Urban Development Ministry on letting foreign realtors buy agricultural land. The committee includes Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram …
The National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed another expansion on Monday with the inclusion of two Haryana districts, Jind and Karnal. Based on requests from the Haryana government, the National Capital Region Planning Board approved the inclusion of adjoining districts of Jind and Karnal in the NCR zone, Urban Development Minister …
Three Key Words In Proposal To Decide Fate Of Green Zone New Delhi: The fate of eco-sensitive areas including the Aravallis, riverbeds and water bodies now depends on the three crucial words — “including tourism” and “except” — which the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) is likely to introduce in the …
The Union Urban Development Ministry has sanctioned 1,080 buses to seven States under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission programme. Projects related to ancillary infrastructure including depots, workshops and intelligent transport system have also been sanctioned. The State governments will have to procure these buses as per urban bus …
Fund To Benefit 28 Projects In 15 Municipalities Twenty-eight projects worth Rs 948 crore submitted by 15 municipal corporations in the state have got the green light from the Union urban development ministry. This was announced by urban affairs minister Manjalamkuzhi Ali here on Tuesday. The schemes have been sanctioned …
No Rules For Disposal Of Debris Or Standard For Reuse In Construction New Delhi: Where do the debris (m a l b a) left after the renovation of your house go? Either it remains near your plot, or is dumped along roads, vacant plots and water bodies. In Delhi, for …
To promote green technology and attract passengers to make use of public transport, the Jaipur City Transport Service limited (JCTSL) will soon introduce articulated (double buses) and hybrid (battery operated) buses in the city. According to officials, a total of four buses, including two articulated and two hybrid buses, will …
In a major boost to the urban development in Meghalaya, the Centre on Thursday agreed to most of the urban development projects amounting nearly Rs 550 crore. The decision was taken during a meeting between Meghalaya Urban Affairs Minister Dr Ampareen Lyngdoh and Union Minister for Urban Development Kamal Nath …
The State government has sought Rs 10,400 crore from the Centre for upgrading infrastructure facilities in the urban local bodies (ULBs) in the State, excluding Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, Urban Development Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters, he said the State government had proposed to take …
In a bid to fast-track metro rail projects in various cities, the ministry of urban development (MoUD) has proposed that these plans be exempted from environmental clearances for an area of up to five acres. The ministry has sought a 'critical projects status (public utility)' for metro connectivity on similar …
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has refuted before the National Green Tribunal the allegation of "avoidable felling of 700 trees" for construction of its line from Mundka in Delhi to City Park in Bahadurgarh, Haryana as part of phase III. "DMRC has taken action following the due procedure of law …
The Union Urban Development Ministry has finally recognised the ban on cycles imposed in Kolkata as a contravention of the National Urban Transport Policy, 2006, and decided to take up the issue with the Mamata Banerjee government. The ban has also left the Ministry embarrassed, given that its aggressive campaign …
