Centre to set up land records mission
In a bid to update and modernise land records, Rural Development Ministry has given in-principle approval to setting up National Land Records Development Mission. The matter is now with the committee of secretaries headed by the Cabinet Secretary. The mission is proposed as a compact, professional and multi-disciplinary body that …
SEZ bonanza to come at a price
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) developers may have to pay a political cost for setting up the tax-free enclaves in a move reflecting a strong feeling in the ruling coalition that steps were needed to quell the perception that they had been subsidised at the cost of farmers. In what reflects …
Prevent further encroachment of land: HC
The Delhi High Court has held that while considering regularisation of unauthorised colonies, the Delhi Government and civic agencies should prevent further trespass on government land. Justice Pradeep Nandrajog passed this observation while disposing a petition filed by Sangam Vihar C-block residents who in the hope of getting regularised had …
PM wants doubts cleared on 24X7 water supply plan
After the Planning Commission, it's now turn of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to write a letter to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit seeking clarifications on the allegations made by the Left parties about the interference of the World Bank in the implementation of the 24x7 water supply project of the …
Water: `All is not well, yet no corrective steps being taken`
The water table is dipping. Pollutants in ground water are increasing. But the Punjab government is sitting pretty. No effort is beign made to work on the subject of water and waste water management technologies, said experts who were in Ludhiana to deliberate on waste water management.More worrying facts came …
Community groups could regenerate derelict land, says Minister
Minister for Communities and Local Government, David Miliband MP, has called for community groups to be given extra rights to buy derelict or disused land to drive regeneration. Speaking at the British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) annual conference, Mr Miliband said that community groups should be given first refusal to …
Community groups could regenerate derelict land, says Minister
Minister for Communities and Local Government, David Miliband MP, has called for community groups to be given extra rights to buy derelict or disused land to drive regeneration. Speaking at the British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) annual conference, Mr Miliband said that community groups should be given first refusal to …
New MCERTS to cover dioxin emissions
A national scheme that gives pollution monitoring equipment a clean bill of health and certifies its accuracy and reliability has been expanded to cover two dioxin monitors. The Environment Agency's Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) awards kite marks to pollution-gauging equipment that meets the highest standard and helps industry comply with …
New regulation to ensure biodegradability of detergent chemicals
A new regulation coming into force this week will introduce stricter testing methods for the biodegradability of detergent surfactants. The new regulation will focus on testing the ultimate rather than the primary biodegradability of the surfactants, and will also improve protection of consumer health with regard to allergenic substances in …
Groynes help to reclaim land along Royapuram-Tiruvottiyur coastal belt
Contrary to the usual feature of loss of land, the Royapuram-Tiruvottiyur coastal belt in north Chennai is witnessing reclamation, thanks to groynes put up in the area.About 13 acres of land has been reclaimed, says an official of the Tamil Nadu Road Development Company (TNRDC), which, along with the National …
Goshree land to be exempted from Land Reforms Act
The 53.54 acres of reclaimed Goshree Island Development Authority (GIDA) land would be exempted from Kerala Land Reforms Act and the notification in this regard would be issued by the government soon. GIDA chairman and District Collector Mohammed Hanish told at the pre-bid meeting that the GIDA land would not …
Plans afoot to extend land use
After the release of the first draft of Delhi's Masterplan 2021, the elected representatives in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi are now looking at extending the possibility of mixed land use across the Capital. In a resolution passed by the councillors in MCD's standing committee, the elected representatives have asked …
Surveillance studies on pesticide residues sought
Following the constitution of a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to check pesticide residuals in food products, the committee has called for surveillance studies for pesticide residues in various foods including water, softdrinks and beverages. The committee has recommended the usage of GIS applications to identify high-risk areas for population, season …
PM to launch land distribution scheme
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will launch the second phase of land distribution programme among the landless in the State. The State Government has identified 1.68 lakh acres of land all over the region, to be distributed among 1.05 lakh beneficiaries belonging to the various weaker sections. The programme will …
Muthanga: Where victims remain victims
Muthanga has reduced itself to a bunch of litigations. The waves of enthusiasm generated by the Janu-led agitation before the Secretariat and the ray of hope that emerged on account of the agreement concluded with the Antony Government to rehabilitate the displaced tribal people together constituted moments of purposeful activism …
Implement land reforms: Bengal CM
The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, today highlighted the problems plaguing the rural economy and emphasised the need to implement land reform programmes to improve the plight of the rural masses. Delivering the 15th foundation day address of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Mr Bhattacharjee also said …
Dalits got free land, but rich farmers chased them away
The Government had recently made an effort to distribute land to Dalits in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh. However, this has not brought an end to their woes. They now face a new battle against rich farmers. Distribution of pattas has been done in a lacklustre manner and in a …
