This data sheet has Year-wise and State Wise Details of Approvals Granted for Diversion of Forest Land under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. It covers all states and Union territories (UTs) - Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Goa,, West Bengal, etc.

The present issue of Forestry Statistics India encompasses data pertaining to four years, 2006-07 to 2009-2010. The publication presents data in seven sections dealing with Forest Resource, Establishment, Production, Wildlife, Social and Economic Aspects, Trade and Silviculture. The new feature in this report includes summarization of data into graphs for better understanding of trends, pictorial representation of activities in the forestry sector and brief write-up in the beginning of each section.

Use this interactive guide to check progress made by people in providing safe drinking water, sanitation to their people since 1990.

The criteria set by the Ministry for selection of cities to be developed as Solar Cities include a city population between 0.50 to 50 lakh (with relaxation given to North- Eastern and hilly States, Islands and Union Territories) and initiatives already taken by the city in promoting renewable energy & energy efficiency and also a high level of commitment. Based on proposals received by the Government from various States, in-principle approval has been given to 48 Cities to be developed as Solar Cities in the country.

With almost all the countries entering the

Looked at on a geological timescale, the planet's biodiversity has always been faced with threats of one form or another. But, at present, the threat is more pronounced than ever: species loss is

Freshwater is the most fundamental natural resource. But its sources are fast dwindling or becoming contaminated throughout the world. At the start of the 21st century, nine countries with around 35

With urban and industrial development accelerating at a fast pace, waste disposal is becoming a major problem. Inordinate focus on household waste has often disguised the much larger volume generated

Despite environmental pressure against the use of chemical fertilisers, the deadly substances continue to be used unabated across the globe. At the end of the 20th century an average of 91 kgs of

Asia accounts for 62 per cent of the world's plantations. With 89 per cent of the new plantations coming up in the continent, they are increasingly becoming the source of debate and conflicts. Who