Read text of Kerala Municipality Building (Amendment) Rules, 2013 approved by the Kerala state government to boost the construction sector. These rules have changed the very definition of 'high-rise' buildings. Also calls for a single-window construction clearance system for large-scale projects.

Forests are home to some of the world's poorest people. Forests also provide environmental services important to the agriculture sector such as hydrological regulation and pollination. Forests and trees on farms are an important source of fodder and enhance soil fertility.

Agroforestry is a dynamic, ecological based, natural resources management system that, through the integration of trees on farms and in the agricultural landscape, diversifi

This document provides status of environment & forests clearances in various sectors by the environment ministry and includes road projects, hydroelectric projects, thermal power projects, proposals seeking prior approval under FC Act, 1980 for diversion of forest land for non-forest purpose pending before MoEF, and list of pending EC & FC proposals as per Ministry of Coal.

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce has formulated a ‘Draft Policy on Units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) carrying on recycling of plastic scarp or waste’.

The “India Cookstoves and Fuels Market Assessment” was conducted by Dalberg Global Development Advisors on behalf of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (“the Alliance”).

The proposed Dholera special investment region is likely to lead to large-scale changes in livelihood patterns, as and when the plan to convert the area into an industrial-urban hub succeeds. 

This budget publication, viz. “Socio-Economic Review, Gujarat State, 2012-13” has been prepared by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, for presentation in the Budget Session of the State Assembly.

The Odisha Economic Survey, 2012-13 analyses various aspects of the economy of the State; provides useful information for the citizens to know the status of the State’s economy and is a source of valuable feedback for policy makers and others.

To enhance the monitoring of environmental aspects and identify an action plan, the State Water Resources Planning Department (SWRPD), has developed guidelines namely, “Environmental management guidelines and action plan of SWRPD for water sector in Rajasthan”.