A total of two Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) projects were sanctioned under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in the country during the last three years and the current year. None of the two projects have missed their deadlines for completion.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had carried out source apportionment studies in the year 2007 in six cities namely Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Kanpur, Mumbai and Pune.
The Indian Council of Medical Research has commenced a cohort study to examine whether use of cell phone is associated with neurological disorders, reproductive dysfunctions, cardiovascular disorders, ontological disorders and promote cancers if any.
A Bill further to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. This Act may be called the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2012.
A Bill to provide for the constitution of an Authority for the purpose of promotion of generation and utilization of solar energy in the country and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
A Bill further to amend the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003.
A Bill further to amend the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. This Act may be called the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (Amendment) Act, 2012.
