Counter affidavit on behalf of Chief Municipal Engineer, Patna Nagar Nigam in the matter of Saurav Narayan Vs Bihar Pollution Control Board & Others dated May 20, 2025. The report said that the corporation has been diligently performing its statutory duties within the limitations of the available resources and infrastructure. …
A policy for construction of public toilets and bathing facilities has been framed as part of the city sanitation plan by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). It includes rules for construction of toilets by builders, NGOs and others. V Kachi, deputy city engineer, PCMC, said plans were to construct …
Urban India is facing an ever increasing challenge of providing for the incremental infrastructural needs of a growing urban population. According to the 2011 census, the population of India was 1.21 billion; of this 31% live in cities. It is further projected that by 2050 half of India’s population will …
Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has slapped yet another notice on Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) director for overflowing septic tank and lack of sewage disposal system on the campus. The civic body said not only are the potholes on MANIT premises filled with sewage water, but its overflow …
A BJP government will introduce ‘sanitation ratings’ where cities and towns will be ranked on the basis of their sanitation and cleanliness and the best performers rewarded, the party manifesto released here Monday said, while pledging to create an “open-defecation free India”. “We will introduce sanitation ratings measuring and ranking …
Globally, the great majority of urban dwellers, especially poor people, rely for their sanitation on non-sewered systems that generate a mix of solid and liquid wastes generally termed “fecal sludge.” In poor and rapidly expanding cities, fecal sludge management (FSM) represents a growing challenge, generating significant negative public health and …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Ashok Mittal & Anr. Vs. NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 03/03/2014 regarding drainage system, Delhi. The Counsel appearing for the Municipal Corporation is directed to file comprehensive and accurate map showing complete drainage system in …
In a country ranked poorly on the health and environment front, Sikkim has done remarkably well to become India’s first State with 100 per cent sanitation coverage, according to a report of the drinking water and sanitation ministry. Sikkim, one of the eight Northeastern States nestled prettily in the eastern …
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) has released landmark research demonstrating a clear trend of expanding and accelerating climate action in the world’s megacities.Climate actions, such as implementing rigorous energy efficiency regulations for buildings, instituting bus rapid transit lines or flood mapping efforts, aim to reduce global greenhouse gas …
Bangalore: The city’s first citizen promised to install eToilets across the city a couple of months ago. But don’t set out looking for them because you won’t find one. Mayor BS Sathyanarayana had made a tall promise that 100 eToilets — electronic public toilet booths — will be installed in …
Recognizing the need for further research within the broader domain of internal migration in India and especially on the condition of migrant children in Kolkata, in 2013, the Institute of Social Sciences, Kolkata collaborated with the UNICEF Office for West Bengal to jointly complete the proposed project called "Children of …
Young children are at risk of serious health problems from toxic materials found in toys widely available in the capital city of Bangladesh. A recent study, undertaken by the Environment and Social Development Organisation, identified high levels of lead, cadmium, bromine and chromium in all but one of 40 toys …
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) officials will submit an action plan in the next two days to the state government to improve the sanitation condition in the city. Urban housing and development (UDH), additional chief secretary, GS Sandhu directed the JMC officials to shift focus from major roads and take …
Old and broken sewerage lines in the city that supply contaminated water to houses are one of the major reasons behind spread of hepatitis E. The sewerage lines in the city need to be repaired and sanitation to be improved. Also, it needs to be ensured that the drinking water …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mr. Pradeep More & Ors Vs State of Maharashtra & Ors dated 12/12/2013 regarding industrial units as well as existing sugar factories discharging effluents in the River Chandrabhaga and non-use of adequate Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/1-2013%20(WZ)(OA)_12Dec2013.pdf Previous …
In a bid to create awareness on sanitation and eradicate open defecation, several awareness campaigns were organised in the city on Tuesday, World Toilet Day. The programmes reinforced the State government’s thrust to eradicate open defecation. At Pallavaram, Commissioner of Municipal Administration Chandrakant B. Kamble interacted with school students and …
A community toilet in Santacruz (West) was adjudged the best such block in the city by Clean India Foundation, a private firm, which has been working for better sanitation facilities in the city since 2005. The foundation, which observed World Toilet Day Tuesday, gave away the first prize to Triratna …
This synthesis report covers the key findings from the ACCCRN project work in India from 2008 through 2013. This report summarizes research done as a part of ACCCRN in the areas of urbanisation and risk, future scenarios for urban areas in India, and climate change challenges. It also summarizes case …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pradeep More & Others Vs State of Maharashtra & Others dated 22/10/2013 regarding pollution of the river Chandrabhaga. Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/1-2013%20(WZ)(OA)_22Oct2013.pdf
DIRT REIGNS: City’s Subways, Public Loos And Bus Stands Are Best Avoided, Finds TOI Survey Subways, public toilets, bus stands and roadside eateries – these record the most footfalls in the city every day. But one glance at these public places can deter you from taking the first step. While …
