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April 7, 2023 iFOREST convenes the first Global Just Transition Dialogue
A transition of all fossil fuel sectors will need to be considered in a phased manner (Image: Ramkumar; Wikimedia Commons)
January 7, 2023 India’s cooling strategy can simultaneously mitigate the heat-related risks on lives and livelihoods, lower carbon emissions, and position India as a global hub for green cooling manufacturing.
Can India meet its growing domestic demand while also position itself as a manufacturing hub for cooling technologies? (Image: Gije Cho, CC)
February 16, 2022 Economic restructuring and development intervention will be essential, shows the latest study by iFOREST
Under the 'current policy scenario,' which aligns with India's netzero target of 2070, all the coal mines in Korba can be closed by 2050 and power plants by 2040 in a phased manner (A view of South Eastern Coalfields Limited in Korba; Image: India Water Portal)
March 17, 2021 Insights from urban slum households across six states
PMUY should expand its reach to urban slum households, given that there are still households without LPG connections. (Image: Adam Cohn, (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0))
Extreme weather warning!
Climate change is manifesting itself through modified rainfall patterns, extreme events and temperature fluctuations. What effect will these have on water, sanitation and health in India? Posted on 11 Jul, 2013 04:04 PM

We sat in a plush climate-controlled room and deliberated climate change as the outside world collapsed around us..

The flooded Bagmati river
Girish Sant Memorial Young Researcher Fellowship for public interest oriented research and advocacy in the Indian energy sector - Apply by January 13, 2013
Posted on 13 Jan, 2013 10:26 AM

Prayas - LogoPrayas and several friends and well-wishers of Girish Sant, a pioneering policy researcher and public interest advocate in the energy sector who passed away unexpectedly in February 2012, have set up a Young Researcher Fellowship (YRF) to encourage young researchers to imbibe his values and approach of high quality analysis, commitment to social equity and emphasis on policy impacts.

Objectives

The objectives of the fellowship are to encourage young Indian researchers to take up public interest oriented research and advocacy in the Indian energy sector, and to provide some financial and professional stability to youngsters at an early stage of their career.

Statistical year book India 2013- A compilation of data sets by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
This book by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provides data sets on different aspects of the country. Posted on 05 Jan, 2013 07:19 PM

 

Powerless by choice: Updates from the Eco - Earth Care Optimised magazine's January 2013 issue
Powerless by choice: Updates from the Eco - Earth Care Optimised magazine's January 2013 issue Posted on 01 Jan, 2013 05:54 PM

Powerless by choice

Integrated Power Policy - A framework for people-centric, environment-friendly and a sustainable power policy - A book by Shankar Sharma
This book by Shankar Sharma sheds light on the tremendous difficulties faced by people in India because of the ill-conceived power projects. It provides a holistic set of credible alternatives, to counter the arguments given by project proponents and central and state governments. It also provides further information in the form of a number of references and statistical information on this issue. Posted on 29 Dec, 2012 11:57 AM

The primary objectives of this book are:

Twelfth five year plan 2012-17 documents by the Planning Commission
The 3 volumes of the documents for the 12th Five Year Plan, 2012-17 have been released by the government. A brief on the documents is as follows: Posted on 25 Dec, 2012 10:44 AM

1. Volume I: Faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth

The document consists of 11 chapters describing the broad vision and aspirations which the Twelfth Plan seeks to fulfil, as it aims to reverse deceleration in growth and targets a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 8.2 per cent.

Highlights from the 10-year water policy research programme of the International Water Management Institute and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust discussed at the IWMI - TATA Annual Partners' Meet at Anand, between 28-30 November, 2012
IWMI -Tata water policy research programme aims to draw upon research carried out throughout the country to identify solutions for India's water stress and present these as policy recommendations Posted on 05 Dec, 2012 02:06 PM

IWMI-Tata water policy research programme is a collaborative initiative between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT). 

Energy policy of Jharkhand- A policy document by Department of Energy, Government of Jharkhand (2012)
This policy document highlights the poor accessibility and availability of power in the state of Jharkhand and measures to improve this situation Posted on 14 Nov, 2012 11:21 PM

This a policy document of Department of Energy, Government of Jharkhand. It states that the poor availability and inadequate availability of power has immensely affected the overall development of the state.

11th Energy Efficiency Summit, Confederation of Indian Industry, August 22-25, 2012, Hyderabad
Posted on 20 Aug, 2012 07:55 PM

Organizer: Confederation of Indian Industry

Venue:  HICC, Novotel
                   Hyderabad

CII

The 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 is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India's development process.

Draft policy for the exploration and exploitation of shale oil and gas in India- Policy document by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
This document is a draft policy for the exploration and exploitation of Shale oil and gas in India Posted on 09 Aug, 2012 02:53 PM

This document by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, is a draft policy for the exploration and exploitation of Shale oil and gas in India. The consumption of natural gas has increased in the recent times and is projected to increase even more in the coming years.