Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023
The report highlights that out of the total 6553 assessment units in the country, 736 units have been categorized as ‘Over-exploited,’ signaling areas where the extraction of ground water surpasses its replenishment. Notably, there has been a notable increase in ground water recharge, attributed to factors such as canal seepage, the return flow of irrigation water, and recharges from water bodies, tanks, and water conservation structures.
CPCB Offers Specialized Training Programs for Financial Year 2023-24
The training programs are designed for a diverse range of professionals involved in pollution control and environmental management. Target groups include Pollution Control Boards/Committees, Environmental Departments and Ministries, Municipalities, Public Health Departments, Environmental Laboratories, Industries, Hospitals, Industrial Associations, NGOs, and other relevant government departments engaged in pollution prevention, control, or abatement.
Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023
These rules seek to play a pivotal role in balancing development needs with environmental conservation imperatives. The rules specify a stringent process for handling incomplete or incorrect information, including the possibility of rejection if correct information is not provided within the specified period. The framework also emphasizes the importance of compensatory afforestation and compliance with relevant statutes.
Terms and Conditions for Assignment of Forest Land on Lease
The Central Government, has issued a comprehensive order specifying terms and conditions for the assignment of forest land on lease to government and private entities. This order was issued under Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan), Adhiniyam, 1980. The order was issued on November 29, 2023.
Government of Tamil Nadu Bans Nylon Thread Coated With Glass / MANJHA in Tamil Nadu
Order stated that the plastic coated Manjha thread was responsible for causing severe injury and sometimes even death of people, animals and especially birds during the kite flying competitions or otherwise. These plastic coated manjha threads cause severe environmental degradation by choking drainage lines and water bodies. It also causes suffocation of birds and other animals.
LPG Crematorium ground under the Singara Chennai 2.0 Scheme.
LPG Crematory is more economic, efficient and eco-friendly. The main motive of this conversion is to reduce the pollution and to decrease the time for the whole process.
Precautions taken by Greater Chennai Corporation with regards to North East Monsoon
Water logs have been a major problem in chennai city especially in water prone areas. Preventive actions taken by chennai city corporation to avoid water logs.
77th meeting of the Standing Committee of CITES
Based on compliance and reporting India has been removed from the Review of Significant Trade process for Red Sanders. This development is a major boost for the farmers who grow Red Sanders
5th Edition of ICC Sustainability Conclave 2023
The main focus of the conclave was to address Climate Change, Decrease Carbon Footprints, Increase Renewable Energy Utilization, and Encourage Sustainable Corporate Practices. Event was facilitated by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers and New and Renewable Energy, Minister for Industries, Energy, and MSME, Government of Odisha, Secretary Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, and senior officials of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Officials from ICC and champions of the Industries were present on the occasion.
CAQM Reviews Progress on Second Generation Bio-Refinery plant at Bathinda
The 2G bio-refinery is designed for utilization of paddy straw for production of ethanol for blending with petrol under the Ethanol Blending Program of Central Government.
