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Unorganised manufacturing sector in India - employment, assets and borrowings (July 2005-June 2006)
National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) conducted an integrated survey of households and unorganised manufacturing enterprises in the 62nd round of NSS during July 2005 - June 2006. The subjects covered were household consumer expenditure, employment and unemployment and certain characteristics of unorganised manufacturing enterprises. The present report is the second one in a series of three reports being brought out based on the survey on unorganised manufacturing enterprises. The first report contained information on various operational characteristics of enterprises like location of
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Evaluation of operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants in India-2007
Discharge of untreated sewage is single most important cause for pollution of surface & ground water since there is a large gap between generation and treatment of domestic wastewater in India. The problem is not only of adequacy of treatment capacity but also operation and maintenance of treatment plants.
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Mining
Chhattisgarh is a rich State in terms of mineral wealth, with so far known 28 varieties of minerals, including diamonds. Chhattisgarh, has substantial coal deposits, which led to its 'power hub' strategy. The tin ore which is a rare metal in India is found in Chhattisgarh. The best quality iron ore deposits in the world are found in the Bailadila mines of Dantewara district in Chhattisgarh. Rich deposits of Bauxite, Limestone, Dolomite and Corundum are also found in the State.
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PIL on privatisation of lakes/tanks in Bangalore
This Writ Petition arrays a range of legal concerns relating to the ongoing privatisation of lakes/tanks in Bangalore and exposes that such actions are opposed to settled legal norms relating to management and conservation of such ecologically sensitive water bodies, which are also wildlife habitats and support a
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Employment and unemployment situation in India 2005-06
This report is based on the data collected through the 62nd round of NSS. It gives quantitative information on various characteristics pertaining to employment and unemployment and some characteristics associated with them at the national and state levels. This report also presents some quantitative information on current attendance in educational institutions for persons in the age group 5-29 years and on vocational training received by persons in the age group 15-29 years.
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The endogenous price dynamics of the emission allowances: an application to CO2 option pricing
Market mechanisms are increasingly being considered as a tool for allocating somewhat scarce but unpriced rights and resources, such as air and water. Tradable permits have emerged as the most cost--effective measure leading to the emergence of both nationwide (SO2) and supranational (CO2) emission permits markets. By means of the dynamic optimization of companies which are covered by such environmental regulations, it develop an endogenous model for the emission permit spot price dynamics that account also for the presence of asymmetric information.
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Carbon caps with universal dividends: equitable, ethical and politically effective climate policy
Common to many proposals addressing climate change is a cap on carbon emissions or carbon content of fuels. A cap will generate a market value for carbon. A key issue is who will receive this value.
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Cool farming: climate impacts of agriculture and mitigation potential
Agriculture is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Greenpeace's new report Cool Farming details the destructive practices resulting from industrial agriculture and presents workable solutions to help reduce its contribution to climate change. These practical changes will benefit the environment as well as farmers and consumers throughout the world. This report details for the first time all direct and indirect contribution agriculture has on climate change.
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Deadly tracks
Railways and highways are a major source of wildlife mortality throughout the world. Railways also cause direct loss of habitat, degradation of habitat quality, habitat fragmentation, population fragmentation/ isolation and reduce access to vital habitats. In India also, a large number of wild species are being killed annually due to railways and highways.
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A review of methods of hydrological estimation at ungauged sites in India
This paper reviews the estimation methods developed and used in India for low-flow, long-term mean flow and flood characteristics. The review is intended to provide a quick reference guide for such methods used for hydrological prediction in ungauged basins. As such it lists identified estimation formulae for various parts of India with necessary parameters. The paper also effectively gives a quick assessment of the status of hydrological predictions at ungauged sites in India. Few studies focusing on low-flow estimation at ungauged sites have been identified.
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Urban trees in Bangalore city: literature review and pilot study on the role of trees in mitigating air pollution and the.....
Urban forests are a vital component of the urban ecosystems and are gaining importance as the quality of this ecosystem is deteriorating. The main problem with urban greening today, is that very little information is available to planners and
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A framework for efficient wastewater treatment and recycling systems
This paper deals with the question of
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Status of the tigers, co-predators, and prey in India
This report evaluates the current status of tigers, co-predators and their prey in India. It is the outcome of a country-wide effort to scientifically determine the occupancy, population limits, habitat condition and connectivity, so as to guide conservation planning for ensuring the survival of free ranging tigers.
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Commodity market review 2007-2008
The Commodity Market Review, a biennial publication of the FAO trade and markets division, examines in depth issues relating to agricultural commodity market developments that are deemed by FAO as cur
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Economic growth in South Asia: role of infrastructure
This report examines the output elasticity of infrastructure for four South Asian countries viz., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka using Pedroni
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Who benefits from gm crops?: the rise in pesticide use
Biotechnology proponents claim that genetically modified (GM) crops are good for consumers, farmers and the environment, and that they are growing in popularity around the world.
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Terrestrial essential climate variables for climate change assessment, mitigation and adaptation
This report reviews the terrestrial Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), which are endorsed by the UNFCCC and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). Details are provided on why these observations are needed to understand the causes of climate change, analyse the potential impacts, evaluate the adaptation options and enable characterization of extreme events such as floods, droughts and heat waves.
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Wastewater reuse and recycling systems: a perspective into India and Australia
Wastewater irrigation is a common practice in developing countries of Asia and Africa and also in the water scarce regions of the developed world like Australia. In India, wastewater is used either raw or partially treated due to high treatment costs, whereas in Australia, treated wastewater is recycled in agriculture and other sectors in water scarce areas and regions with severe restrictions on disposal of treated wastewater effluents.
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Mining in North Eastern India in the age of globalisation
Mining is the third largest industry in the world. India is the world