Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
The Switch-Asia Greening Sri Lanka Hotels Project has published the first of its research findings on energy and water usage amongst 78 percent of registered tourist hotels in the country. Notable amongst the research report’s findings was a significantly higher adoption of energy conservation measures, in stark contrast to water …
The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) Staff Association, affiliated to the INTUC, has urged the State government to pass a legislation to bring the conservation of water sources under the hands of the authority to address the worsening shortage of drinking water in the recent years. The demand, made in a …
Jaipur:The natural and manmade lakes in the state are at varying states of degradation and some have become history. Waking up to the crisis, the state government will now table the Rajasthan Lake Development Authority Bill, 2013 in the coming session of the assembly. The proposed bill would provide for …
Noida: Adopting a stern outlook on wastage of groundwater by packaged water companies, the National Green Tribunal has sought details of all such factories operating in the Noida-Greater Noida region. Aclarification has been sought asto whether such industries have the consent of the authorities of the twin cities and the …
SANGAM (ALLAHABAD): Mahamandleshwar Santosh Das Ji Maharaj has asked followers and devotees visiting his camp to plant saplings, calling it a step towards environment protection. He said 'vayu snan' (air shower) was one of the important four snans (baths) and everyone should strive towards keeping the environment clean and green. …
Jaipur: The environment report card is out and Rajasthan is among the worst performers in the country. A latest compendium of “Environment Statistics India 2012” released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MOSPI) indicates that Rajasthan’s environment situation is appalling. The state has the fifth highest consumption for …
GreenBiz Group will publish the sixth annual addition of its acclaimed “State of Green Business” report, looking at significant trends in sustainable business as well as the key metrics that show how well companies are addressing sustainability challenges. The 2013 edition of the report takes on a significant new dimension. …
Plans on to construct check dams, recharge and village ponds at a cost of Rs.1.65 crore National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has called for intensive water and soil conservation/harvesting efforts in some blocks and other promotional efforts in Tiruchi district. In its Potential Linked Credit Plan, the …
New Delhi: Over 3,000 students from 10 DAV schools formed a human-chain for two hours from Talkatora Stadium to Rajghat, via Mandir Marg, Central Park, Minto Road and ITO to create awareness on water conservation on Saturday. This human chain marks the start of DAV’s three-month project ‘Boond’ . “The …
The Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (Visakhapatnam steel plant) has received the CII-ITC sustainability award 2012. President Pranab Mukherjee presented the award to A.P Choudhary, the Chairman and Managing Director of the RINL, at a function held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. A commendation certificate for “strong commitment” …
In a move to curb the unbridled use of water and check pollution, the Government plans to introduce a system under which big industries will have to file ‘water returns’, on the lines of income-tax returns. Besides, the Government is also mulling the introduction of differential rates of water pricing …
Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative, SSI, an innovative set of agronomic practices, that leaves reduced ecological footprint, is catching up very fast among the sugarcane growers in India. The SSI will most likely become the standard planting method owing to its yield advantage, reduced use of water and other inputs. Coordinated efforts …
This report attempts to provide a comprehensive analysis of the state of water resource development and management in India, based on secondary information and consultations with leading experts, government officials, academicians, activists and grassroot workers. It maps current challenges and suggests feasible alternatives amidst increasing water scarcity and disenfranchisement of …
‘In Bijapur, yield has increased by 20 to 25 per cent in last two years’ The National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA), a pilot project to help dryland farmers, has shown good results. It was taken up by the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, a constituent organisation …
China spent 430.3 billion yuan ($68.3 billion) on improving water utilities in 2012, a record total, an official said Friday. Investment in water conservation amounted to 775.5 billion yuan in 2011 and 2012, surpassing the amount invested during the 11th Five-Year Plan period (2006-2010), Chen Lei, minister of water resources, …
The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd, (IFFCO) Paradeep Unit has been Awarded as “Water Efficient Unit and received "9th National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2012” by Confederation Indian Industry (CII) and along with certification. This award was presented by Government of Rajasthan at Water Conclave 2012 held on …
Even a small initiative can make a big difference and inspire people; a small group of 15 people from an undescriptive village, Takhla Khurd, in Barghat Janpad of Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh has made it a reality. With their hard work, dedication and willpower these 15 people had turned …
Community Managed Sustainable Agriculture – Adaptation and mitigation to climate change by Raidu. D.V, CMSA at CSE Climate change adaptation workshop: Towards Climate Resilient Communities in South Asia: Emerging Policies and Practices (New Delhi, December 13 - 14, 2012).
Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva has laid emphasis on “collective effort” by government agencies, and civil society and voluntary groups for environment protection and water conservation to ensure availability of drinking water for the next generation. Rain water harvesting should be taken up as an intensive campaign, she said. Awards Ms. …
History tells us of man creating civilizations in and around water bodies. Even today, modern societies are concentrated on the world’s seaboards. But the future appears bleak with soaring population, inevitable global warming, increasing pollution, human callousness and much more. The World Bank Institute’s Water Policy Reform Program (1999) tells …
