Question raised in Lok Sabha on Decline in Forest Cover, 11/08/2015. As per India State of Forest Report-2013, the total forest cover in the country is 697,898 square kilometers which is 21.23% of the
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Number of Wetlands, 11/08/2015. 115 wetlands in 24 States and 2 Union Territories have been identified for conservation and management under the scheme of National Plan
<p>Technology has altered the trade of wildlife products including ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales, exotic birds and live apes. The Internet has boosted trafficking by lowering barriers of entry into
Question raised in Lok Sabha on flood prone districts, 06/08/2015. In 2006, a Committee, headed by Chairman, Ganga Flood Control Commission, Patna had identified a total of 39 districts in the country
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on people living in urban slums, 06/08/2015. As per the Census figures, the slum population in the country has increased from 5.23 crores in 2001 to 6.55 crores in 2011.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on respiratory diseases due to air pollution, 06/08/2015. Air Pollution in general causes respiratory ailments and also may affect lung function. Asthma, Chronic Obstructive
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on roadmap for increasing mangrove forests, 06/08/2015. Mangroves provide protection against cyclones and storms to the coastal areas. It is called Bio-shield against these
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on illegal mining, 05/08/2015. As per section 23C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957, State Governments have been empowered to frame
Question raised in Lok Sabha on eco-sensitive zone, 04/08/2015. The State-wise details of proposals for declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zone around National Parks and Sanctuaries received is at Annexure-1.
Question raised in Lok Sabha on monitoring system for polluting industries, 04/08/2015. 3260 industries falling under 17 categories have been categorised as highly polluting industries. The state-wise
The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) estimates that disasters forced more than 19.3 million people in 100 countries to flee their homes in 2014.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on survey on poverty in rural areas, 03/08/2015. As per the latest estimates of poverty by the erstwhile Planning Commission, the rural poverty ratio in the country was
Question raised in Lok Sabha on ICDS Scheme, 31/07/2015. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented by the State Governments/UT Administrations.
Question raised in Lok Sabha on clearance for dams, 28/07/2015. The Ministry has received sixteen (16) proposals for construction of multipurpose, irrigations and flood control dams in the country during
Question raised in Lok Sabha on clearance of projects, 28/07/2015. National Board for Wildlife in its Standing Committee meetings cleared 81 projects in the past six months, i.e., from January 2015 till
Question raised in Lok Sabha on community forest management, 28/07/2015. The local communities are involved in the forest management through the Joint Forest Management (JFM) wherein the State forest department
Question raised in Lok Sabha on conservation and management of mangroves, 28/07/2015. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Conservation and
Question raised in Lok Sabha on damage to crops, 28/07/2015. State Government is empowered to undertake necessary relief measures in the wake of natural calamities like, drought, hailstorm, pest attack
Question raised in Lok Sabha on data on polluting industrial units, 28/07/2015. CPCB has issued directions to the defaulting industries under Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and directed
Question raised in Lok Sabha on illegal trade in wildlife, 28/07/2015. The details of incidents of smuggling of the skin of tigers including the number of such cases reported during each of the last three
