The urbanisation of the state has thrown up a number of challenges. The re-distribution of political power away from the villages, the migration of large numbers of people to cities (including from other states), the changing nature of the new economy, the threats to the environment and the character of old cities, are all issues that we must grapple with and overcome equitably and sustainably.
Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the medical fraternity raised concern over the discovery of high levels of nitrate contamination of drinking water based on a Greenpeace study.
The Greenpeace India guide to GM-free food that gives consumers an insight into the positions of food brands, on the use of genetically modified ingredients. Has categorized 17 food companies in India into 'red list' & 'green list' based on their policy on the use of GM ingredients.
The Government of Karnataka has announced a State Policy for Special Economic Zones-2009 vide Govt.Order No. CI/114/SPI/2007 dtd: 28.2.2009 to support and encourage development of SEZs in the State. As per Rule 5(5) of Central SEZ Rules 2006 certain fiscal benefits have been extended to SEZ Developers/ Co-developers/Units in the State Policy for SEZs-2009. The
The Indian Minister for Environment and Forests, Mr. Jairam Ramesh, has confirmed that the controversial Coastal Zone Management Notification will be allowed to lapse. He has also stated that any reform will involve deep consultations with the fishing and other coastal communities.
The Government of India has received credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) towards the design and implementation of a new project titled the Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvements Project (BCRLIP). The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), India, is implementing the BCRLIP.
This report present scientific evidence linking synthetic fertiliser overuse and imbalanced use in Indian agriculture to the current system of government subsidies on fertilisers , showing how this system is leading to soil degradation and stagnant food production. Synthetic fertilisers cause also further damage in the environment.
