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Revised guidelines for the centrally sponsored scheme of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) - Ministry of Environment & Forests, 2011
Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 06:03 PMImage courtesy: www.projectsmonitor.com
Under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, every industry has to provide adequate treatment of its effluents before disposal, irrespective of whether it is in stream, land, sewerage system of sea. The small scale industrial units (SSI), which are presently defined as units whose plant and machinery are valued at less than Rs. 5 crore occupy an important place in the country's economy. The SSIs are a major contributor to the total industrial pollution load of the country. However, only a small fraction of the effluent discharge from these units is estimated to be treated as on date.
Procedure to be followed for consideration of projects that involve forestland for grant of environment clearance
Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 04:59 PMThe Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has based on consultation with stakeholders revised the procedure to be followed for consideration of projects that involve forestland for grant of environment clearance under EIA Notification, 2006. The requirement of information/data/documents for such projects is also outlined in the office memorandum.
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The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) had earlier issued an office memorandum vide no. J-11015/200/2008-IA.II(M) dated 31.3.2011 prescribing the procedure to be followed for consideration of projects for environmental clearance, which involve forestland.
Evaluation of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) – A report by Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 02:41 PMThis evaluation report by the Indian Institute of Management (Lucknow) of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), a central institution established to set environmental standards for all parts of the country focuses on strengthening of CPCB and its preparedness to undertake various measures as suggested by environmental statutes.
State geology and mineral maps – Geological Survey of India Miscellaneous Publication Series
Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 04:07 PMThe Geological Survey of India (GSI) has been preparing state geology and mineral maps as a part of its Miscellaneous Publications series from time to time. During the span of three and a half decades since the first edition was published, enormous knowledge has been added in the sphere of geology of the areas necessitating revisions. The entire modified and updated series published at various points of time is available here.
Goa, going, gone – A film by Carmen Miranda on Goa’s mining
Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 03:03 PMGoa, going, gone – A film by Carmen Miranda on Goa’s mining
As you may have assumed from its title, “Goa, going gone” is about Goa - - or more specifically, it’s about the environmental impact that is likely to result from the rampant mining that is underway in the state. Goa is being dug out of existence and gigantic craters expand across a 95 km long mining belt.
Sambodhi Research & Management Institute, Call for paper - South Asian Journal of Evaluation in Practice
Posted on 23 Sep, 2011 02:50 PM
Sambodhi Research and Management Institute is a leading research and advocacy organisation that works to promote and demystify areas of knowledge, which would contribute to social as well as organizational development. It offers services spanning:
National Rural Livelihoods Project invites applications from Consultants - Apply by October 3, 2011
Posted on 22 Sep, 2011 11:54 AMNational Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) aims at creating efficient and effective institutional platforms of the rural poor enabling them to increase household income through sustainable livelihood enhancements and improved access to financial and selected public services. Towards this purpose, the Government of India has availed a credit from International Development Association and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the National Rural Livelihoods Project (NRLP) which aims to support the NRLM.
Coastal zone groundwater management: Need for legislation
Posted on 20 Sep, 2011 02:22 PMCII invites applications for 8th national award for excellence in water management - Apply by September 20, 2011
Posted on 20 Sep, 2011 09:20 AMThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike through advisory and consultative processes. CII catalyses change by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sectoral consensus building and networking.
Sesame Street invites applications for Public Health Consultant, New York & Advisor, India
Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 10:16 PMSesame Workshop, formerly known as the Children's Television Workshop (CTW), is a worldwide American non-profit organization behind the production of several educational children's programs that have run on public broadcasting around the world (including PBS in the United States). Sesame Workshop was instrumental in the establishment of education children's television in the 1960s, and continues to provide grants for educational children's programming four decades later.