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The impacts of biofuel targets on land-use change and food supply
This study analyzes the long-term impacts of large-scale expansion of biofuels on land-use change, food supply and prices, and the overall economy in various countries or regions using a global computable general equilibrium model, augmented by a land-use module and detailed representation of biofuel sectors.
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Access to energy - enhancing effectiveness in electricity distribution and end use
This report provides an overview of the joint Ministry of Power-UNDP project that seeks to improve access to clean energy and demonstrate mechanisms to manage more effectively, energy and electricity at district levels in Chhattisgarh and Orissa. Access to clean energy is an important ingredient of any energy and development policy.
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Access to clean energy: a glimpse of off grid projects in India
<p>This publication presents case studies from across the country that illustrate the utilization of renewable energy sources with a wide range of applications across various sectors. </p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml-->
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New initiative for development and deployment of improved cookstoves: recommended action plan
<p>A large percentage of world’s population continues to depend on biomass for their cooking needs. The cooking devices used by majority of them have very poor thermal efficiency and serious health impacts due to unclean combustion.
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Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC)
<p>The Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) is a regulation made by the<br /> Central Commission in exercise of powers under clause (h) of subsection (1) of Section 79 read with clause (g) of sub-section (2) of<br /> Section 178 of the Act. The IEGC also lays down the rules, guidelines
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Solar generation 6: solar photovoltaic electricity empowering the world
<p>This report aims at providing a clear and comprehensible description of the current status of the developing Photovoltaic power generation world-wide and its untapped potentials and growth prospects in the coming years. During 2010, the Photovoltaic (PV) market has shown unprecedented growth and wide-spread deployment of this environmentally friendly source of power generation.
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Empowering rural India: expanding electricity access by mobilizing local resources
<p>A new World Bank Report says decentralizing power generation and distribution to the local level through the distribution grid of the state utility by using renewable energy sources will help reduce prolonged outages and increase electricity supply in rural areas.
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Shifting of goal posts: rural electrification in India - a progress report
<p>In this report commissioned by Christian Aid India, the Vasudha Foundation presents a clear analysis of the lack of progress in rural electrification across India. The report highlights the failure the conventional national grid approach to deliver reliable electricity supplies to rural people in India and presents a viable alternative approach using decentralised renewable power.</p>
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Market assessment of solar water heating systems in five potential states/NCR region
<p>The country-wide Market Assessment Study of Solar Water Heaters carried out in 2009 under the UNDP/GEF Project identified high potential States and Regions. This study focuses on five states/regions which are likely to contribute 49% of the SWH realizable potential up to 2022. These are: Maharashtra, Gujarat, <br /> Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, National Capital Region (NCR).
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Wikileaks expose UPAs cash-for-votes deal
<p>A set of India-related diplomatic cables on the Indo-US nuclear deal released by the whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks, claims that an aide of Congress leader Satish Sharma had told a US diplomat that the party had paid crores to several lawmakers to ensure that they voted for the deal in Parliament.</p> <p> </p>
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Debate: No lesson from Japan?
<p>A debate on Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant's safety.</p> <p> </p>
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A new slant on slopes: measuring the benefits of increased electricity access in Developing Countries
<p>The objective of this paper is to shed some light on the benefits of improved access to electricity supply, specifically the benefits referred to as "consumer‘s surplus", which is the difference between what customers are willing to pay for the utilities associated with electricity access and the price that they actually pay.
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REDD in Afghanistan: empowering women and increasing access to energy
<p>Prolonged civil war has resulted in very poor governance and a battered economy and environment in Afghanistan. Firewood is the primary source of household energy in Afghanistan.
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Performance Audit Report of Hydropower Development Through Private Sector Participation, Uttarakhand for the Year 2008-2009
This CAG performance audit on hydropower development in Uttarakhand through private participation – expresses concern over the total neglect of environmental concerns and warns that cumulative impact of
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A selection of reports and documents on hydropower development at Uttarakhand
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Report of Justice M.B. Shah Commission of inquiry for illegal mining of iron ore and manganese
This is the final report of Justice M B Shah Commission on illegal mining of iron ore and manganese in Goa. Says that lack of coordination within the Ministry of Environment and forests led to the illegalities and consequential ecological damage.
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The Insecticides Act, 1968
This Act regulates the import, manufacture, sale, use, etc. of insecticides in order to prevent risks to human beings and animals.
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The Kerala Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1966
An Act to amend the Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961. This Act may be called the Kerala Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1966.
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The Atomic Energy Act, 1962
An Act to provide for the development, control and use of atomic energy for the welfare of the people of India and for other peaceful purposes and for matters connected therewith.