This guideline offers insights and lessons learned on the preparation and implementation of climate risk communication approaches. It is based on the experience of selected GIZ-implemented projects that were in the process of implementation between 2020 and 2022. In addition, complementary publications from GIZ, partner institutions, communication science and related …
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Section 4 of the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952 and the rules made thereunder, the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to make a comprehensive mobile tower policy in supersession of the Policy/Guidelines for permission for installation of Tower …
More people practice open defecation in India than anywhere in the world – more than 600 million individuals. Although access to improved sanitation is steadily increasing in India since the year 2000 the pace of change is too slow. If the current trend continues, India will miss the Millennium Development …
India has experienced a phenomenal growth in the number of mobile phone users. The increased use of mobile phones in India has raised public interest in possible health issues associated with exposure to electromagnetic energy. People are concerned about exposure from mobile handsets and mobile towers. It is important to …
This report discusses the role of ICT in the smart grid with a view of energy efficiency, with the ultimate goal of hindering climate changes. This is done by starting from the consideration that ICT equipment consumes energy too, and this extra energy consumption could be quite significant. This leads …
The “Report on possible impacts of communication towers on wildlife including birds and bees,” is a textbook example of how not to write scientific reports. An expert committee, also comprising a few scientists from reputed institutions, was constituted in August 2010 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to study …
In pursuance to the report submitted by the Expert Committee constituted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to study the possible impacts of communication towers on wildlife including birds and bees and subsequent consultations held with the stakeholders, an advisory containing the actions to be undertaken by various agencies …
Behaviour change communication is vital for increasing the enactment of particular behaviours known to promote health and growth. The techniques used to change behaviour are important for determining how successful the intervention is. In order to integrate findings from different interventions, we need to define and organize the techniques previously …
More people practice open defecation in India than anywhere in the world – more than 600 million individuals. Although access to improved sanitation is steadily increasing in India since the year 2000 the pace of change is too slow. If the current trend continues, India will miss the Millennium Development …
A mobile- and internet-based initiative, to be launched in Bangalore before being taken to other cities, will try and tap the potential of such new-age communication tools to create civic change. Called “ichangemycity” and created by the Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, it uses a technology platform that is …
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 …
Telecommunication has emerged as a key driver of economic and social development in an increasingly knowledge intensive global scenario, in which India needs to play a leadership role. National Telecom Policy-2012 is designed to ensure that India plays this role effectively and transforms the socio-economic scenario through accelerated equitable and …
Sri Lanka has entered into a partnership agreement with a private enterprise to launch its first ever communication satellite. SupremeSAT (Pvt) Ltd. has signed an investment agreement with the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday to the tune of US$ 20 million which will be increased to US$ 320 …
Sri Lanka has entered into a partnership agreement with a private enterprise to launch its first ever communication satellite. SupremeSAT (Pvt) Ltd. has signed an investment agreement with the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday to the tune of US$ 20 million which will be increased to US$ 320 …
This guide for policy makers on ICTs and climate change identifies the ICTs, climate change and development (ICCD) policy actors and priorities at three levels: international, national and sub-national. The guide also lays out five ICCD policy benefits and risks, and also provides details on the climate change issues that …
DHAMARA (Odisha), 19 APRIL: India today took a major leap in its strategic capability by successfully test-firing its nuclear capable, 5,000 km-range Agni-V missile, bringing China under its cover and achieving the capacity of building ICBMs. With this, India joined an elite missile club of the USA, Russia, France and …
Shillong, April 12: Twenty-first century Meghalaya still faces problems of open defecation, accessibility to sources of lighting and potable water, although the scenario has marginally improved compared to a decade ago, especially in the field of communication. In the 2011 census, the population was recorded at 29,64,007 (14,92,668 males and …
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India has proposed a 30-point agenda with a view to achieve double digit growth during the next decade in Uttarakhand. Areas which will primarily be focussed on include industry promotion, international trade, agriculture and allied activities, special economic zones, energy, information and …
The Global Information Technology Report 2012 features the latest results of the NRI, offering an overview of the current state of ICT readiness in the world. This year’s coverage includes a record number of 142 economies from both the developing and developed world, accounting for over 98 percent of global …
This report investigates the potential for information and communications technologies (ICTs) to help communities adapt to climate change in the water sector. Using some examples of ICT applications used for water security as part of disaster risk reduction programmes, it considers the role played by ICT in supporting the Hyogo …
Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) including internet and mobile based communications are increasingly becoming pervasive and integral to day-to-day functioning of our lives- whether personal or official. ICTs offer an unprecedented opportunity of connecting to each and every individual and design the communication structure accordingly to each person. Such a structure …
