Contrary to the perception that young farmers are abandoning active farming, the survey conducted by the Indian Society for Cotton Improvement (ISCI) demonstrates that Bt cotton technology has attracted young farmers to cotton farming in the country.
According to this new report by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) & Awaaz Foundation, the manufacturers of fire crackers are flouting Supreme Court directives on noise levels as well as the quantity of heavy metals in their products.
In exercise of powers conferred by section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of 1957) and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the Government of Maharashtra hereby makes the following rules, for regulating the extraction of Minor Minerals namely: These rules may be called the Maharashtra Minor Min
Environment clearance for minor minerals received from District Authorities: minutes of the 72nd meeting of the Maharashtra State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) held on 1st to 3rd July, 2013.
Letter from State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Maharashtra to Collector, Yavatmal regarding environmental clearance for stone quarry proposals dated 26th June, 2013.
Letter from State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Maharashtra to Collector, Washim regarding environmental clearance for stone quarry proposals dated 26th June, 2013.
Letter from State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Maharashtra to Collector, Nashik regarding environmental clearance for stone quarry proposals dated 26th June, 2013.
The study investigates if the present pattern of urban development in India in the creation of mega cities is sustainable. This has been done by comparing the Indian cities Mumbai and Bangalore with sustainable mega cities of developed countries - Shanghai, London, and Singapore)
