Reply affidavit on behalf of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the matter of Gavhan Koliwada Matsyavyavsayik Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit Vs City & Industrial Development Corporation & Others dated 28/01/2025. City & Industrial Development Corporation submitted a proposal for CRZ clearance for the construction of coastal road from …
The World Bank will provide Rs 200 crore over the next five years for the preservation of coastal Bengal, including the Sunderbans, Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh said today.
The state government has altered its original plan and decided to shift only aquatic and water-based animals to the proposed eco-park at Bhagabanpur in South 24-Parganas. Earlier, it was decided that the proposed eco-park at Bhagabanpur which falls under the jurisdiction of East Kolkata Wetlands, would be a satellite unit …
TEZPUR: The Sonitpur district administration has initiated move to allot title certificates to the Scheduled Tribes, forest-dwellers and other traditional forest-dwellers under Forests Right Act, 2006 (FRA-2006). In connection with this agenda of the district administration here, altogether 3121 ST forest dwellers, including 58 public institutions, such as schools and …
Global human population has been expanding exponentially, from 2.5 billion in 1950 to ~6 billion in 2000, and is likely to reach 10 billion by 2050, and thus the demand for natural resources is significantly increasing. It has resulted in rapid, extensive and persistent changes in earth ecosystems, more in …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Organic Farming Policy of the state is likely to be revised. A proposal in this regard has been cleared for consideration of the Cabinet. The draft organic farming policy, approved by the previous government on February 23, 2006, has not been implemented, though an order in this regard …
In this article the issue of environment has been examined in depth from the ethical point of view. Environment and climate change are one of the biggest challenges facing humanity. Ethics can be defined as a set of standards that society places on itself which helps guide actions, options and …
Tourism in the State of Sikkim is growing at a rapid pace in a very well thought of and planned manner. Sikkim now has become one of the best sought after hill destinations at the global level . The leadership is very committed and the State Government has been very …
Ecological status of a particular region is determined by assessing its biodiversity, prevailing conditions of the environment and their interactions with the species. Such an assessment is carried out by estimating the no. of species, their relative abundance, habitat preference of keystone species and prevailing threats to them which might …
Shimla: With the inspection report of the district administration regarding violations in execution of the 100 MW Tidong-I hydro power project in Kinnaur indicting executors of causing damage to numerous trees and undertaking unscientific road construction, residents of the adjoining villagers are up in arms against the very coming up …
The inquiry report of the Kinnaur administration on the 100 MW Tidong Hydro Power Project has revealed gross violations in construction norms in forest area and blatant damage to environment beyond the limits for which the company, Hyderabad based Niji Vidu Seeds Limited, has taken permission. After the villagers of …
A team of cyclist reached Madikeri on Sunday. They are not here for fun but they are on a mission of saving fuel and nature. A bicycle jatha of youth with the motto
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University plans to focus on environmental problems affecting agricultural production, water management, bio-technology, food processing technology, crop value addition and seed production technology during the coming year. Vice Chancellor KS Khokhar says university scientists will strive to make agriculture more profitable and sustainable in the …
BHUBANESWAR: After reporting several species of plants for the first time in the State from Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, ecologists have found out oriental small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus) from the protected forests in Kalahandi district. A key species in wetland environment, otters are recognised as one of the top predators of …
With sand mafia having free run and taking shelter on the UP side, cops are failing to prevent ecological damage Pollution is not the only problem plaguing the Yamuna. Upstream of Wazirabad, on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border
The State Government has submitted a proposal to the Centre for the preservation of all the wetlands in Assam, said the Minister in charge of Environment and Forest, Rockybul Hussain. In reply to a Zero Hour question by Ananta Deka (CPM) in the State Assembly today, the Minister said that …
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment identified climate change as a dominant driver of future biodiversity loss and indicated that it will adversely affect key development challenges, including the provision of clean water, energy services, and food; maintenance of a healthy environment; and conservation of ecological systems, their biodiversity, and associated ecosystem …
‘Gender, Ecology and Development’ is a fast emerging area of academic and policy importance, especially in the context of developing societies. Beginning with a discussion in the international context, this paper looks into the attention paid to gender concerns in development in their links with environmental issues. Conceptual framework for …
