The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
The objectives of this study are : to present a comprehensive review of the status of biofuels developments around the world and the policy regimes and support measures driving this evolution; to assess the agro-ecological potential of all major biofuels crops
R.K. Pachauri CHENNAI: R.K. Pachauri, chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and director-general, The Energy and Resources Institute, has taken over as chairman, governing council, National Agro Foundation (NAF), a press release issued by the Foundation said. Founded by the late C. Subramaniam, who has been hailed as an …
Rajat Roy / Kolkata May 02, 2009, 0:57 IST First it was Rahul Gandhi, then came Sonia Gandhi and now Manmohan Singh. The top Congress leaders have unleashed a relentless attack on the CPI(M)-led Left Front in West Bengal. They have identified the weak spot in the Left defence, the …
This book of case studies represents a collaborative effort to explore the potential of biofuels to provide sustainable livelihoods and local sources of energy for people in rural areas of developing countries, with a special emphasis on women. Although there are many forms of bio-energy that can be useful in …
The long twentieth century in Indian S&T; based developmental experiments, in particular at grass roots, has thrown up immense volumes of data, facts and artifacts. A crucial issue emerges. The country very badly needs a strong mechanism to capture data related to S&T; and innovation right from the regulatory or …
T.Ramakrishnan Interesting battle in offing between DMK, PMK in newly formed constituency Kallakurichi: The Kallakurichi Lok Sabha seat, a newly-formed constituency, is a typical example of what ails rural Tamil Nadu. It is characterised by agrarian problems and low level of economic development. Shortage of farm labour coupled with growing …
The residence of Baghuwar have reason to smile. This little village in central Madhya Pradesh is proud of its hygiene and sanitation. Every family has access to a pucca indoor, water-economical toilet. '100 per cent open-air toilet free village' proclaims a sign at the panchayat ghar. The 100 per cent …
Despite the spate of media reports and some published research, international land deals and their impacts remain still little understood. This report is a step towards filling this gap. The outcome of a collaboration between IIED, FAO and IFAD, the report discusses key trends and drivers in land acquisitions, the …
BEHRAMPORE: A major share of the MPLAD funds allotted for Murshidabad MP, Mr Abdul Mannan Hossain, was used to construct metal and concrete roads both in rural and urban areas of his constituency. Mr Hossain claimed that never in the history of Murshidabad, could any parliamentarian from his constituency could …
Chief Justice of India Justice KG Balakrishnan today said that onus is on the Government, administration, volunteers and the non-government organisations (NGOs) to effectively implement the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), 2005 in the North-east, which would go a long way in improving the condition of the rural population …
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has disbursed loans amounting to Rs 1,465 crore in Kerala in 2008-09 for various activities taken up in the State.
Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (RGVN) celebrated its 20th foundation day on April 20. To commemorate the occasion a function was organised at the Tirthanath Sarma Bhawan, Chandmari, where well-known persons from the development sector and financial institutions were present along with RGVN partners. D N Bezboruah was felicitated for his …
Congress does not have Bharath Nirman project, instead it has the Bharath nirnama (destruction) Project, said BJP Leader Anwar Manipady. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday, Manipady said that Congress has only been making empty assurances to the minorities and cheating them. Commenting on the statement of Congress leader Gulam …
The Chairman of the Business for Peace Alliance, Suresh D. De Mel, says there should be regional forums for government, banks and businesses to discuss and find solutions for various issues affecting rural economies. "Many businesses in the rural economy, especially the SME sector, have no clue about various concessional …
