Census of water bodies
<p>As much as 2.5 per cent of India’s urban <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/monsoon_session_2023/Lok%20Sabha-%20Census%20of%20water%20bodies-%2020%20July,%202023.pdf">waterbodies</a>
Urban Encroachments
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Judgement of the High Court of Gujarat on encroachment caused by the vegetable and fruit vendors, Gora Talavadi, Baroda, 14/10/2013
Judgement of the High Court of Gujarat on encroachment caused by the vegetable and fruit vendors on 18 meters road near Gorva Talavadi in the area of Baroda under the control of the Baroda Municipal Corporation
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Water bodies: HMDA chief submits report to Lokayukta
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) Commissioner Neerabh Kumar Prasad, on Thursday appeared before the Lokayukta and submitted a status report of the water bodies within HMDA limits.
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“Shared learning” for building urban climate resilience – experiences from Asian cities
This paper considers how resilience thinking and, in particular, its emphasis on learning has been applied in 10 cities in Vietnam, India, Thailand and Indonesia. Applying a “shared learning” approach
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JMC covers Trikuta Nagar, adjoining areas during ‘Clean up Jammu’ sanitation drive
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) in its initiative under “Clean up Jammu” sanitation drive reached out to citizens residing in Ward number 53 and 54 covering Trikuta Nagar Sector 1 to 4, Basant Vihar, Bhawani Vihar, Laxmi Enclave, Khoo Walli Galli, Trikuta Nagar Sector 5 to 9 and Shiva Colony. On spot assessment of the sanitary conditions and performance of other Municipal services was made and necessary instructions were issued for improvement of civic amenities.
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Delhi has lost 21 lakes since 1997-98: Intach
A decade-and-a-half is a long time when it comes to the rapidly changing face of a city. But is it long enough to make as many as 21 lakes disappear from the city's map? Delhi seems to have lost half of
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Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission recommends steps to protect lakes
Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) on Thursday made a raft of recommendations on conservation of lakes, particularly Upper Lake in the state capital and asked the government to send its compliance
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Several water bodies restored in Varanasi through collective efforts
Collective efforts by a group of individuals have brought a welcome change in the landscape of the holy city of Varanasi that once had abundant water bodies like ponds and pools or kunds. These kunds, considered as sacred precincts, served as waters for ritual bathing in a religious city. In past few decades, these water bodies have been vanishing with some being completely depleted and encroached upon by vested interests.
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Hyderabad third greenest city in India
It is estimated that the city has lost one-third of its green cover owing to encroachments, road widening and diverting forest lands for commercial purposes. But the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
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Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akash Vashishtha & Anr. Vs Union of India & Ors regarding unauthorized and illegal constructions raised on the flood plain of river Yamuna
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akash Vashishtha & Anr. Vs Union of India & Ors regarding unauthorized and illegal constructions raised on the flood plain of river Yamuna dated
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Challenges to food security in India
The need for achieving food security is felt significantly in the recent years due to enormous pressure from the ever increasing population in India. Owing to the change in preferences in crop production