Panchayats

Report filed by the Additional Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Kerala regarding Waste dump site at Cubaloor in Mangalpady panchayat, Kasargod district, Kerala, 09/12/2024

Report filed by the Additional Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Kerala in the matter of Tribunal on its own motion Suo Motu based on the report dated 26.06.2023 received from Hon’ble Justice A.V. Ramakrishna Pillai on the Present Status of Waste dump site at Cubaloor in Mangalpady Panchayat, Kasargod District, …

Policy meet on mini hydel projects

The new policy on mini and micro hydropower projects being prepared by the state government aims to give a major share in power production to gram panchayats and local entrepreneurs, CM Harish Rawat has said. Talking to mediapersons after a meeting with stakeholders to chalk out a policy, Rawat said …

Chamling revs up efforts for goal of an organic state

Chief Minister Pawan Chamling today made announcements to supplement the ongoing efforts of the government and stakeholders in making Sikkim a fully ‘organic state’ by the end of 2015. He also issued strict directives to the panchayats, field level officers and staff of the Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry departments …

Uttarakhand to unveil policy for small hydel units

Projects up to 2 Mw to be reserved for gram panchayats The Uttarakhand government is formulating a new policy for mini and micro hydropower projects. "Preference will be given to local industrialists and Gram Panchayats for micro and mini hydel power projects," Chief Minister Harish Rawat said at a meeting …

Kottayam administration steps in to tackle waste management issue

With the local bodies demonstrating their lack of competence in tackling the solid waste management scenario in the district, the administration itself has stepped in to lend support in empowering these bodies in their endeavour. According to District Collector Ajith Kumar, the basic strategy adopted in the project would be …

Solar lights worth Rs 24.92 crore bought in violation of norms

PATNA: The panchayati raj department (PRD) has admitted before the Patna high court that solar lights worth over Rs 24.92 crore were purchased in an irregular manner and without following the prescribed norms by different panchayats in Bhojpur district. While submitting a supplementary counter-affidavit in the Nagrik Adhikar Manch versus …

World’s highest power project gets nod

The 126-mw Chhatru hydroelectric project, the world’s highest project at 11,326 ft, on the Chandra river in Lahaul-Spiti, has got the environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, setting a stage for the first-ever run-of-the-river project in the country. The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the ministry at …

NGT orders biodiversity study

Panaji: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Goa State Biodiversity Board to study the biodiversity of Colva lake through an expert agency and to take a final decision, in a transparent manner, on its reclamation for sports activities. While disposing of Colva-Sernabatim panchayat's application challenging the board's report …

Vigil tightened against banned plastic products

A vigil has been mounted in all the trading and commercial establishments in the village panchayats against the usage of plastic bags below 40 microns thickness, according to S. Suresh Kumar, District Collector. In a statement released here the Collector has stated that those involved in wholesale or retail trading, …

510 houses under Basava Vasati Yojane blocked in Udupi taluk, says official

The general body meeting of taluk panchayat on Monday discussed at length various problems, including housing schemes and infrastructure facilities. Members Veronica Corenelio and Umesh Nayak raised objection for not handing over the houses sanctioned under Basava Vasati Yojane. They said that GPS uploading of the photos of the house …

Multiple-use approach to conservation in Western Ghats

As many as 34 panchayats in the Western Ghats region in Kerala are set to become the crucible of an experimental project seeking to minimise the impact of commercial and livelihood activities on fragile ecosystems. Funded by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the India High Range Mountain Landscape Project involves …

Toilet in houses mandatory soon?

All Govt Staff Too Required To Construct Toilets. It might sound “oppressive“ p but the Rajasthan government is con e templating an effective regulation to curb open defecation for people having d no toilets in their households. If the government has its way , toilets might soon t be made …

Mangalore pitching for Smart City scheme

Mangalore City Corporation will include Moodshedde and Bala gram panchayat areas in the corporation limits to stake claim to be part of the Smart City scheme of the Union government. At present, the population in the corporation limits, as per 2011 census, is a little over 4.99 lakh — falling …

Concern over no progress on law for waterbodies

With barely a month left for the State Government to comply with the October 11, 2012 directive to formulate a strong law to protect and preserve waterbodies in the State within two years, the Water Initiatives Odisha (WIO) has expressed serious concern over the lack of any steps in this …

Govt Urged to Act Against Illegal Quarries in Mukkunnimala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major setback to the administrative committee of the Pallichal panchayat, the Director of Panchayats has recommended the government to appoint an officer to take action to terminate the licences of illegal quarries functioning in Mukkunnimala as the panchayat failed to do so. The Director of Panchayats in …

Govt terminates mining leases in leopard conservation reserve

Raising the hope for conservation of wildlife at Jawaibandh leopard conservation reserve, the state government ordered premature termination of mining leases granted in the vicinity of the reserve. The joint secretary for mines department has issued "premature termination" notice to the mine lease holders. The mines department had previously issued …

Arunachal wins national award

Arunachal Pradesh has been chosen for national award for devolution of powers to the three–tier panchayati raj under Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashastikaran Abhiyan (RGPSA) for 2013 and 2014 The Union Ministry of Panchayat Raj, RGPSA division announced the award amounting Rs 1 crore each for five States, namely Maharashtra (1st), …

Japan to fund project to manage Uttarakhand forest resources

In a major development, Japan has agreed to cooperate with Uttarakhand in improving the health of forests in the Himalayan state. As per the loan agreement, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), an agency of the Japan Government, will invest Rs 807 crore to fund a project titled Uttarakhand Forest …

Opposition over declaration of eco-sensitive zone

Opposing declaration of a sensitive zone within 10 km radius of Binsar sanctuary, residents of villages surrounding the sanctuary today demonstrated at the sanctuary’s gate. They boycotted the meeting called by the Forest Department to talk to the villagers about the declaration. “If the government declares 10 km radius area …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding collection and disposal of municipal solid waste and sewage disposal, 14/08/2014

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Court on its own motion Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 14/08/2014 regarding collection and disposal of municipal solid waste and sewage disposal especially in Mandi, Kullu, Bhuntar, Manali, Aut, Manakser and Sundar Nagar. …

Ministry of environment and forests says coal is mineral, green tribunal slaps notice

BHOPAL: National Green Tribunal (NGT) served notices on secretary, ministry of environment and forests, government of India among others for labeling coal as mineral instead of a bio-resource product. Notices were served by green panel while hearing a petition by Chhindwara's Iklehra village panchayat and village biodiversity management committee that …

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