The “Strategy paper on Coal Import Substitution” has been prepared as a report of the IMC (Inter-Ministerial Committee). The paper focusses on the present energy mix of the country, domestic coal production, trends and projections, import trends (sector-wise), coal import substitution measures already taken by the Government and most importantly, …
Last year the skyrocketing cost of food was a wake-up call for the planet. Between 2005 and the summer of 2008, the price of wheat and corn tripled, and the price of rice climbed fivefold, spurring food riots in nearly two dozen countries and pushing 75 million more people into …
This latest ISAAA publication provides comprehensive and up-to-date status of field trials and commercialization of biotech crops in India in 2008. It summarizes the national and farm-level impact during last seven years of commercialization of Bt cotton in India. This publication provides a comprehensive and up-to-date status of the field …
With 99 per cent of the population consuming meat, milk and eggs. Nagaland imports around 19,000 tonne of meat, 5,000 tonne of powder milk and 275 lakh eggs annually. Revealing this during a State-level capacity building seminar on Agro-Marketing, Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act and General Rules for Regulations of …
'Significant volumes of LPG are being imported by the private sector under the existing, competition-conducive policy framework, which should remain unchanged for the sake of market stability.' The LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) said on Thursday. 'Pakistan is likely to import its highest ever quantities of LPG this calendar year …
By LOUIS UCHITELLE Published: May 17, 2009 General Motors is engaged in negotiating a reorganization that could increase vehicle imports from its plants in Mexico and Asia while closing factories and cutting the work force in the United States. That approach drew a sharp rebuke from the United Automobile Workers …
Famous for its delicious apples, Himachal Pradesh itself is now flooded with imported varieties of the fruit. Chinese and Australian apples, known for their natural sweetness, colour and succulence, are selling well in the state, often referred to as India
The government today said it would consider various measures, including imposing anti-dumping duties, to protect the domestic auto component industry from cheap imports.
Kunal Bose / Mumbai May 5, 2009, 0:12 IST The World Health Organisation gives the assurance that there is no risk of infection of swine flu virus from consumption of
The magnitude of the international wildlife trade is immense, with estimates of billions of live animals and animal products traded globally each year. This trade has facilitated the introduction of species to new regions, where they compete with native species for resources, alter ecosystems, damage infrastructure, and destroy crops. It …
Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), an apex body of chambers in the country on Sunday expressed grave concern on importing 20,000 tractors, that is causing colossal loss to local industry. Talking to media, the President, FPCCI, Sultan Ahmad Chawla, demanded of the government for immediate intervention …
A recent letter from US Trade Representative Ron Kirk downplays the notion that the Obama Administration would implement a border tax on imports from large developing countries to help domestic industry under a cap-and-trade scheme.
George Joseph / Kochi April 20, 2009, 22:06 IST With seafood importing countries led by Japan and the European Union (EU) tightening quality checks on shrimp imports from India, two Indian marine products exporting bodies
climate change EU wants more action With a world agreement on climate policy scheduled for December 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark, negotiations and blame games are reaching a frenzy. During recent EU-US bilateral talks, American policymakers criticized EU
Ajay Modi / New Delhi April 11, 2009, 0:06 IST To prevent sugar prices from becoming a tool in the hands of opposition parties in the parliamentary elections, the government has allowed government agencies like MMTC, STC, NAFED and PEC to import one million tonne of white sugar duty-free. The …
While Buys From Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan Zoom, UP Logs Slow Pace Our Bureau NEW DELHI MORE than a week into the wheat-buying season, purchases from Uttar Pradesh are yet to pick up pace, as the government
Expects its profit share in the block at $14 billion. BS Reporter / Mumbai April 3, 2009, 0:59 IST Mukesh AmbaniAfter over six years of bagging the KG-D6 block in the Krishna Godavari basin during the first round of the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (Nelp), Reliance Industries (RIL) commenced …
Mumbai, India will this week receive the first consignment of natural uranium imported from French and Russian companies for its fuel-starved reactors after it got the NSG waiver for nuclear commerce in September 2008. Around 60 tonnes of natural uranium from French company AREVA is expected to arrive at the …
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is used in the treatment of common cold, allergies and respiratory disorders. It is also helpful in healing wounds. It has antioxidant activity and prevents the cell membrane of vital organs from getting damaged due to oxidation. Though vitamin C is a small-product category with annual …
