This report takes stock of the current status of forest rights and tenure globally, assesses the key issues and events of 2010 that shape possibilities to improve local rights and livelihoods, and identifies key questions and challenges that the world will face in 2011.
From being a “No-Go minister”, Jairam Ramesh is wearing out the welcome mat at his Paryavaran Bhawan office as he met with at least three top industry honchos whose projects had been stalled by his environment ministry.
BHAWANIPATNA: Fly ash, red mud and lime grit are some of the wastes generated by alumina refineries and if not properly disposed of, these may cause health hazards. But the enterprising have the Midas touch. Many ancillary units have come up in the district which are thriving on these wastes. They use the wastes as material.
BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took a strong note of the land acquisition policy of the State Government relating to Vedanta and directed that steps be taken to ensure that all the affected persons are rehabilitated.
Addressing mediapersons here after the two-day camp sitting here on Wednesday, chairperson Justice K G Balakrishnan said the commission has asked its spec
London-based Vedanta Resources is likely to submit a fresh application with the Union environment ministry for revival of Niyamgiri bauxite mines and its Lanjigarh expansion project.
Vedanta Resources chairman Anil Agarwal on Monday met Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh in the Capital and discussed the company
London-based Vedanta Resources is likely to submit a fresh application with the Union environment ministry for revival of Niyamgiri bauxite mines and its Lanjigarh expansion project.
Vedanta Resources chairman Anil Agarwal on Monday met Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh in the Capital and discussed the company
