Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
Extended Great Himalayan National Park The Action Committee of villagers and the Himachal Niti Abhiyan, an NGO, are spearheading an agitation against their proposed inclusion in the Extended Great Himalayan National Park. "The Kardar of Rishi Brahma, presiding deity of local devatas of Tirthan and Sainj valleys, has told the …
Even as industrial output is hitting new lows every passing month, India Inc is belatedly waking up to a major environmental clearance deterrent that is jeopardizing greenfield and brownfield investments across manufacturing, services and even the agriculture sector. In early 2013, the Environment Ministry had made it mandatory to obtain …
This final volume of the three-part landmark report released by the IPCC shows that global emissions of greenhouse gases have risen to unprecedented levels and calls for emissions reductions from energy production and use, transport, buildings, industry, land use, and human settlements. The Working Group III contribution assesses the options …
Govt Fails To Come Out With New Policy Despite SC Guidelines Gandhinagar: Despite Supreme Court’s order to clear encroachments and restrict sale of pastoral (gauchar) land, Gujarat still has more than 12,000 cases related to illegal possession of pastoral lands. The apex court, had in January 2011, stated that “pastoral …
The land-use sector serves key environmental and social functions and supports the livelihoods of around a half of the world’s population. Despite its importance, however, the climate regime fails to formulate a coherent vision or set of incentives for mitigation and adaptation from the sector. The negotiation of a future …
This study examines recent documented experiences of biofuel projects to determine whether biofuel production in low-income countries (LICs) reduces food production and food security in the areas in which they are established. It is the second part of a two-stage analysis; the first stage of the analysis investigated the status …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Edith D’Sa & Arshibai V/s Department of Forest Govt of Goa & Ors. dated 21/03/2014 regarding cutting of trees on area identified as forest by Sharma Committee, The Tribunal has noted that "so far as identification …
The Federation of Agriculture-based Non-governmental Organisations has appealed to the contestants for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls to ensure protection of agricultural lands to ensure the food security of the country and livelihood of farmers. In a memorandum sent to all recognised political parties, P. Narayanan and V. Jawahar Arumugam, …
A new FAO database collects previously scattered and unharmonized land cover information from around the globe into one centralized database, marking a major improvement in information regarding the physical characteristics of the Earth's surface. Up to now, one of the major challenges to getting a good global overview of land …
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed hope that the State Government in future is “more careful” while formulating its policy to ensure transparency and avoid unnecessary litigation. The observation came in connection with the allotment of land for industrial purposes. The High Court was dealing with “off the …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union Of India & Others dated 12/03/2014 regarding the destruction of the tropical rain forest in the Gudalur and Nilgiri areas in violation of the Forest Act, 1927, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Tamil Nadu …
Jammu: The Comptroller and Auditor General has claimed that prime lands in Jammu and Kashmir were allegedly transferred at concessional rate to various trusts though the lands were under commercial use, causing huge losses to the state exchequer. “It was observed that (Prime) lands in Srinagar were transferred to Khidmat …
The Jammu and Kashmir Government today raised questions over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the Roshni Act, saying the findings were based on "presumptions and speculations". It also pointed fingers at Principal Accountant General (PAG) Subhash Chander Pandey for addressing a press conference on the issue when …
A division bench of Sindh High Court (SHC) headed by Justice Irfan Saddat Khan issued notice to respondents Sindh chief secretary, secretary forest department, district forest officer Thatta and SSP Thatta to reply to a petition seeking action against forest authorities for illegally allotting forest land for sugarcane cultivation. The …
Madhav Gadgil and K Kasturirangan are both scientists of great repute. But both are caught up in a controversy on how the Western Ghats - the vast biological treasure trove spread over the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu - should be protected. First the ministry …
Decision comes on the eve of poll schedule announcement Habitations, plantations and agricultural areas in the 123 villages falling within the Western Ghat eco-sensitive area will be taken off the protective zone as demanded by the Kerala government. The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests announced the decision on Tuesday, …
The State government proposes to expedite the process of procuring agricultural land for industrial purpose by merging the process of land grant and conversion. The State government proposes to expedite the process of procuring agricultural land for industrial purpose by merging the process of land grant and conversion. A decision …
Kasaragod has been declared the second zero landless district in the country, after Kannur. At a function here on Monday, 10,271 landless families were given title deeds for three cents land each under the project to ensure land for all in the State. The declaration was made by Minister for …
Though the population of Jammu city is expected to touch 19 lakh in 2021, but the state government continues to follow the J&K; Development Act-1970, which has an outdated land acquisition provisions. While responding to the cut motion brought by MLA Chaman Lal Gupta in the Legislative Assembly, the government …
Target of 50,000 jobs, Rs 25,000 cr investment in next 5 years On crucial issue about Special Economic Zone, Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo on Monday said the government will attempt to unlock the land allocated as ‘SEZs’ for immediate commercial activity. The Governor in his address on Day One …
