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One usually reads environmentally depressing news about cell phones - the ewaste they generate, the prospect of dangerous radiation they (probably) emit, and the low recycling rates for rare earth metals needed for their manufacture. So, it was a wonderful change to read something positive about cell phones for once.
How the cell phone revolution can raise millions out of poverty, promote clean energy, and help fix the climate by George Black is a great piece of journalism.
I highly recommend you read the story and share it with your colleagues and friends. It's a bit long-ish, but worth your time. I never thought cell phones could be useful in combating climate change, but homegrown (read "Indian") research proves that it can!
Mahazareen is an environmental researcher-cum-writer based in Mumbai. This blogpost originally appeared on http://mahazareendastur.blogspot.in/.
Dear All,
I am Assistant Professor in Government first grade college,I am guiding many students for Degree and PG students.
Those who really want to do there M.Phil and Ph.D degree contact me
Email: harish_envit@rediffmail.com
harishenvit@gmail.com
Regards,
Harish Kumar.K
The India Water Portal is an open, inclusive web-based platform for sharing water management knowledge amongst practitioners and the general public. The Portal effort has grown significantly since its launch in 2007, and we are now looking for more people to join and help us expand our work.
Title of the position
Editor - India Water Portal.
Nature of position
The position is on a part-time, consultancy basis, working from home. You must be able to put in at least 25 hours of work every week (100 hours a month). Work timings within the day are flexible.
After a 3-month induction period, your appointment will be confirmed for one year, and can be extended.
Location
You must be based in any of the following States of the country:
Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa, Chattisgarh, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura.
Day to day coordination of the work, will be through phone and email. You must be able to make at least two 7-day visits in a year to Bangalore (travel, lodging costs will be reimbursed), for half-yearly review and planning meetings.
Start date
April 2012
Experience
You must have a minimum of 10 years of field, research, documentation, program, community or related experience in working with water and environment-related initiatives in India, in any sector - Government, Development (Non-profit) or Industry.
Academic qualifications
Post-graduates in Development / Environment / Water / Engineering / Social Sciences and related disciplines maybe preferred. If you have the relevant work experience however, academic qualifications will not matter.
Desired skills
- Excellent English writing / communication skills. Ability to read and write in Hindi is desirable.
- Be comfortable with using basic Office software and various Internet-based tools.
- Have good computer and high-speed (broad-band) internet access at your home.
Work description
You will be responsible for the various content, communications and community tasks of the Portal. The work will involve:
- Sourcing and processing content onto the India Water Portal. This will involve extensive reading, summarising and writing stand firsts, editing, cataloguing and organising of suitable content for the website.
- Doing secondary internet and field-based research for developing new original content. This will involve identifying and sourcing relevant content from the internet and offline sources, based on key water-related themes, events, organisations etc.
- Working with water sector practitioners, experts, agencies, individuals for sourcing and developing original content related to water, participating in local water events, answering user queries and comments.
- Managing outreach and user participation on the site.
Compensation
Pay will be based on actual hours of work put in. The rate of pay will be Rs. 170 / hour (Rupees one hundred and seventy only), and will vary depending on your capacity, skills and related experience. TDS will be deducted.
Work-related expenses such as computer use, electricity, internet etc will not be reimbursed.
Deadline for receiving applications
Please upload your application here: http://www.indiawaterportal.org/work-with-us, on or before 15 March 2012. Selection will be based on a telephonic interview. You maybe called for a personal interview at Arghyam, if necessary.
Only short-listed applicants will be informed.
This blogpost is dedicated to a different breed of communicators (i.e. aside from those who write) on environmental issues. I refer mostly to imagery and the people who created it.
In my search for information for an article or report, I have come across some really nice examples, which have inspired me to think, and indeed, even feel privileged to be connected to all matters environmental. I hope these examples will also inspire you in equally vibrant (if not more) ways. So, here goes (I am not listing these examples in any particular order):
#1: This was a great example of why "throwing away" is such a misnomer. Ironically, this poster was part of an ad campaign run by Shell (no paragon of virtue in environmental matters). It shows smokestacks "spewing out" flowers instead of gases.
My first point though is the fact that "there is no away". My second point here is that, unfortunately, a lot of feel-good campaigns (like this one) can be enviro-propaganda-cum-greenwash. The small print in the poster says that Shell uses its "waste carbon dioxide to grow flowers" and "waste sulphur to make super-strong concrete," which was strongly contested by complainants Friends of the Earth. So always think about what you see and try to gauge its real message before jumping to conclusions.
#2: This is a photograph taken by Chris Jordan. The photographer traveled to Midway Island, near the site of the pivotal World War II naval battle, to document the death of baby albatrosses on the island's nature reserve (if it can happen in a nature reserve, are there any safe places left?!).
Moral of the story: reduce your use of plastic and recycle it as far as possible!
#3. This entry is really a photographic essay by Kalyan Varma, an award-winning wildlife photographer and film-maker from Bangalore. He currently freelances with the BBC Natural History and National Geographic Channel (India), and also works with grassroots NGO's to highlight environmental issues in India. I became a fan as soon as I saw it! To put in his words, "In the race to make every inch of our land 'productive' we have scarred the landscape forever. We dig, mine, scrape, plant, bore and drill the land. This essays shows some of these landscapes from the air." And what's more, these images are all earmarked under the Creative Commons License!
In my search for information for an article or report, I have come across some really nice examples, which have inspired me to think, and indeed, even feel privileged to be connected to all matters environmental. I hope these examples will also inspire you in equally vibrant (if not more) ways. So, here goes (I am not listing these examples in any particular order):
#1: This was a great example of why "throwing away" is such a misnomer. Ironically, this poster was part of an ad campaign run by Shell (no paragon of virtue in environmental matters). It shows smokestacks "spewing out" flowers instead of gases.
Above: Don't Throw Anything Away; there is No Away
(Courtesy(?): Shell)
My first point though is the fact that "there is no away". My second point here is that, unfortunately, a lot of feel-good campaigns (like this one) can be enviro-propaganda-cum-greenwash. The small print in the poster says that Shell uses its "waste carbon dioxide to grow flowers" and "waste sulphur to make super-strong concrete," which was strongly contested by complainants Friends of the Earth. So always think about what you see and try to gauge its real message before jumping to conclusions.
#2: This is a photograph taken by Chris Jordan. The photographer traveled to Midway Island, near the site of the pivotal World War II naval battle, to document the death of baby albatrosses on the island's nature reserve (if it can happen in a nature reserve, are there any safe places left?!).
Above: The parent birds are attracted to the colorful plastic trash in the water from the Pacific Trash Gyre, and feed it to their babies, with disastrous consequences. Jordan has said that the images show the actual contents in the birds' stomach, and has not been "moved, placed, manipulated, arranged, or altered in any way".
(Courtesy: Chris Jordan Photographic Arts)
Moral of the story: reduce your use of plastic and recycle it as far as possible!
#3. This entry is really a photographic essay by Kalyan Varma, an award-winning wildlife photographer and film-maker from Bangalore. He currently freelances with the BBC Natural History and National Geographic Channel (India), and also works with grassroots NGO's to highlight environmental issues in India. I became a fan as soon as I saw it! To put in his words, "In the race to make every inch of our land 'productive' we have scarred the landscape forever. We dig, mine, scrape, plant, bore and drill the land. This essays shows some of these landscapes from the air." And what's more, these images are all earmarked under the Creative Commons License!
Above: Landscrapes by Kalyan Varma. In this image, we see pits readied for planting trees. Dry thorn-scrub habitats without too many trees are natural too. However, the government does not realize that open forests like these are critical wildlife habitats and not waste land, and usually plant non-native species with commercial value.
(Courtesy: kalyanvarma.net)
#4: This image highlights the issue of organic food shams. Ironically, a lot of organic food produced in India makes it way to markets abroad, which can pay better prices for it. While there is a very small market for organic food in the country, it is miles behind that in countries such as the EU. However, notwithstanding its widespread availability, they have to grapple with other problems.
Above: Why in the world is this chicken painting its (uh) toe claws? In the UK, low cost retailers have been known to bank on the good reputation of organic food to try and attract customers to their stores, in which they market other lower quality produce. With an estimated market of GBP 600 million, is it any wonder?
(Courtesy: www.greens-efa.org)
#5. I will end this post with another "Indian" image, but I am sure it resonates with equal verve in other communities being deprived of their land and water. It is from a documentary called "Drowned Out". It charts the story of an Adivasi (indigenous) family whose home was due to be flooded by the rising waters of the Sardar Sarovar Dam, India.
The documentary follows the villagers of Jalsindhi (a village in Madhya Pradesh on the banks of the Narmada River about 10 miles upstream from the Sardar Sarovar project) and narrates their battle against the dam. The government provides them no viable alternatives: move to a slum in the city, accept the government's offer of unusable land a hundred miles away, or a small sum of money in compensation for their river-side land. The film documents hunger strikes, rallies, and a six-year long Supreme Court case, and finally follows the villagers as the dam fills and the river starts to rise.
The documentary follows the villagers of Jalsindhi (a village in Madhya Pradesh on the banks of the Narmada River about 10 miles upstream from the Sardar Sarovar project) and narrates their battle against the dam. The government provides them no viable alternatives: move to a slum in the city, accept the government's offer of unusable land a hundred miles away, or a small sum of money in compensation for their river-side land. The film documents hunger strikes, rallies, and a six-year long Supreme Court case, and finally follows the villagers as the dam fills and the river starts to rise.
Above: An Indian family chooses to stay at home and drown rather than make way for the Narmada Dam. I found this image particularly moving.
(Courtesy: Worldchanging.com)
Please feel free to share any images with an environmental bent, which have inspired (or even revolted) you. After all, it's not just about what you say; it's also about how you say (or rather, show) it.
This blogpost originally appeared on http://mahazareendastur.blogspot.in/.
Industrialization keeping environment on margin can not be the right answer. The scene with developing countries is noway acceptable. Funding agency must have to keep tab on the industries ensuring the environmental sustainability practices and improvement....
Check-out the stories on industrial environment in India at:
Dear Friends and Well-wishers!
Greetings to you!
I have the following qualifications:
1) B.Sc Microbiology (2004)
2) M.Sc Environmental Sciences (2006)
3) M.Tech Environmental Engg (2010)
I have worked as a Science Educator for 2 years and as a Researcher for 5 months. I have also completed the IRCA Approved Training Course for EMS as per ISO 14001:2004.
My question is this: Am I eligible to apply as a faculty of Environmental Studies in any of the Science and Engineering colleges? My preferred job location is Pune. I checked out the following website for AICTE norms http://www.aicte-india.org/downloads/final_approval_process_241210.pdf
Page 106 gives the Faculty Cadre and Qualifications (Degree & Post Graduate) as per the AICTE norms. Please note that the qualifications for applying to the post of Assistant Professor in Engineering/Technology is BE / B Tech and ME / M Tech in relevant subject with First Class or equivalent either in BE / B Tech or ME / M Tech. Does this mean that I am eligible? The reason for my confusion is that my applications for a Lecturer's position in the AICTE-approved colleges are rejected on the grounds that I am not eligible as I don't have BE/BTech.
I have always wanted to have a career in teaching. I would like the 2 years that I have invested in teaching be fruitful and augment my career. Kindly help me to clarify my present situation.
Thank you so much!
Warm regards,
Nomita
09766517707
nomita.b@gmail.com
National Seminar
on
Energy,Environment and Sustainability
http://www.manit.ac.in/manitbhopal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=494&Itemid=228
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Dear Sir/Madam,
It is our pleasure to inform you that we are organizing a National Seminar titled, “Energy,Environment and Sustainability” on March 1 & 2, 2012 at Department of Energy, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
The objective of the seminar is to encourage the people towards promoting Energy ,Environment and sustainable courses in their academic institution. Participation in this course is open to all faculty members and research scholars of the academic institutions and Universities. A nominal registration fee of Rs 500 will be charged for participation in the seminar
Following are the topics for the seminar
Role of Sustainable Energy
Green Building
Energy & Environmental Policy
Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis
Model Curriculum for UG, PG courses in Energy and Environment
Manpower needs in Energy Sector
Please circulate this information in your institute and department, and also among research students (All courses/full-time or part-time) of your department for their active participation.
For more detail please see the attached information brochure, and Institute website: http://www.manit.ac.in/ for regular updates. You can also mail to the following email id ( nsees2012@gmail.com) for more information.
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Expression of Interest (EoI) for Appointment of External Agency for carrying out
Environmental Due Diligence Study for completed projects
The Government of India has applied for financing from the Asian Development
Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project
(KSUDP). It is intended to apply a portion of the funds to eligible payments under the
contract for which this Expression of Interest is issued.
The Government of Kerala is implementing the Kerala Sustainable Urban
Development Project in 5 towns viz. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Thrissur, Kochi and
Kozhikode with the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank. The project is
being implemented by respective Municipal Corporations under the overall guidance
of Project Management Unit (PMU). KSUDP now proposes to undertake a due-diligence of the EMP implementation of completed / substantially completed Projects by an external agency / institution.
For this, the KSUDP, which is the funding agency for this project, requires services of
a reputed agency/ ins fortitution carrying out the due-diligence of the EMP
implementation.
KSUDP now invites eligible agencies/institutions to indicate their interest in
providing the services. A consulting agency will be selected in accordance with the
procedures set out, in the ADB’s: Guidelines on the use of consultants by ADB and its
Borrowers” dated April 2010. Agencies with strong background of environmental due
diligence study can submit their Expression of interest to the following address. Only
short listed agencies will be contacted for Request for proposal. The interested
agency must provide the following information:
1. Financial turnover for the last 3 Financial Years;
2. Established presence in the state;
3. Availability of professionally qualified staff required for the study; and
4. Projects of similar nature carried out in the past.
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Interested agencies may submit 'Expression of Interest' in a sealed envelope clearly superscripted as “Selection of Consultants for Environmental Due Diligence Study” within 15 days form the date of publishing of this EoI to:
Project Director
Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project
5th Floor, Transtowers, Vazhuthacaud
Thiruvananthapuram-14
The Project Director, KSUDP reserves the right to reject all or any of the EoI
without assigning any reason thereof.
More details are available in the link:
http://ksudp.org/ksudp_tender/tender_management/data_show.php?table_id=3&&slno=480
Can somebody provide me the following document -
MINAS - Thermal Power Plant.
Thanks
Sudipto
I have often wondered whether I am doing the right thing by using anything that looks like plastic or buying anything remotely associated with it. Let's think about it... the packaged lentils we buy, the nylon and polyester we wear, the Amul milk the kids have each morning, the rain coats they use in the rains, the books I order off flipkart.com (they come shrink-wrapped in clingfilm), the computer you are using to read this blogpost, bullet-proof vests (nope, I don't need those but I thought it would be fun adding it in here), toys, PVC piping, and an endless list of consumer paraphernalia that comes wrapped in plastic (such as the underside of the wrapper of your bathing soap)... I must confess that while the answer is still not clear in my mind, I am swaying towards the "plastic ain't that bad" argument (I guess some people might say I am not environmentally friendly—not true!). But before I get mobbed, let me explain.
About.com's page on Inventors reports that "The first man-made plastic was created by Alexander Parkes who publicly demonstrated it at the 1862 Great International Exhibition in London. The material called Parkesine was an organic material derived from cellulose that once heated could be molded, and retained its shape when cooled." Like many inventions that changed the way we live, this one too was an accident. Apparently, his interest in plastic stemmed from wanting to make billiard balls out of it (I guess it must have been a popular game back then). R&D related to the creation of white chalkboards gave rise to yet another kind of plastic (this one used milk protein mixed with formaldehyde), and I guess it just went on and on after that.
Above: What do cattle and plastic have in common? Treated cattle horns served as the first inspiration for plastics. Materials that mimicked the properties of horns were developed by combining milk proteins and lye (traditionally used in soap making).
(Image: www.bbc.co.uk)
The reason plastic really took off the way it did, and continues to do so well today can be summed up in one word—convenience. Plastics last an age (literally; plastics take between 500 to 1,000 years to degrade once you shuck them into a landfill), so one would ostensibly not need to replace plastic items for a long time. Plastic storage containers are stronger and more durable compared to waxed paper containers. Plastic is also cheaper than most metals. It can be molded into nifty shapes and can take on pretty colors. It is cheap to produce and easy to clean. Without the use of plastics, the product life of some major appliances would reportedly reduce by nearly 50 percent. According to the same source, today's major appliances would cost at least 25 percent more and use 30 percent more energy than similar products produced without plastics. In short, it is EVERYWHERE.
Above: Plastic is everywhere. You can find it in the oceans too!
(Image: http://www.toonpool.com)
Then, why is plastic so reviled? For one thing, it is not biodegradable (like I said, plastic lasts an age). Trashed plastic bags are useless and ugly. Carelessly discarded plastic bags were blamed for the 2005 deluge in Mumbai (there are other reasons too, but I won't go into that here.) In the US, plastic is said to account for 16 percent of all municipal solid waste, with 50 to 80 percent littering beaches, oceans, and seabeds. It appears then that we are predominantly looking at the disposal end of plastic when we think about all the problems it causes. Numerous studies in life cycle assessment have in fact showed that all things considered, plastic beats paper in environmental terms.
The latest monster to rear its ugly head and urge naysayers against plastic is BPA or Bisphenol A. With the exception of USA and Europe, BPA is used in the synthesis of a number of plastic items such as baby bottles, sports equipment and certain medical devices. It is a known endocrine disruptor, and understandably, has people worried. However, a blanket ban on BPA in plastics is helping to solve the problem.
Having said that, there is no denying that plastic is here to stay. So, how do we deal with the problem? Demonizing plastic is easy, but where do we go from there? I feel the answer lies in better recycling rates, and of course, creating awareness about the issue. The local kabadiwallah (junk or scrap dealer) serves as the unofficial recycler of plastics in India, but much more needs to be done. There is no other (formal, government-sponsored) recycling infrastructure to speak of. Demand for post-consumer plastics needs to be stepped up. This can be done with careful realigning of policies to the effect. Local governments in particular need to enact and implement laws with teeth. In my view, clever (eco-friendly) product design can help win half the battle (but that's the subject of another post).
Unfortunately, we often fail miserably on most counts. The truth is that every article we use, every action we take, every discovery we make, has the potential to distort our environment. Nothing is environmentally benign. It is how we deal with the issue that matters.
This post originally appeared at http://mahazareendastur.blogspot.in/.
is there a set methodology for hazardous waste?
- Develop plan for low-carbon and climate resilient infrastructure for health, nutrition and WATSAN
- Innovate and pilot technologies for safe and sustainable water and sanitation approaches and link it with the departmental plan for scale up
- Carry on strategic environment assessment with the engagement of government
- Design capacity building work on strengthening environmental management amongst government partners
Please contact jose@ipeglobal.com for more details
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Two (2) positions for Project Manager and Two (2) positions for Project Engineer. We are looking for canditates for placement in our Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore offices.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED WORKING IN AN EMERGING AND SOCIALLY RELEVANT BUSINESS ACTIVITY
IF YOU HAVE AN APTITUDE FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
IF YOU ARE MOTIVATED TO PROMOTE PRESERVATION OF ENVIRONMENT
IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH PEOPLE
YOU ARE THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.IN OUR ORGANISATION
Specifically, you will be responsible for managing individual projects at different sites:
To introduce & implement innovative technology and processes to manage solid-wastes generated in homes, offices, institutions, schools etc
To motivate people to reduce, reuse & recycle solid-wastes
To train & supervise technical and non-technical personnel in the organization to carry out their respective responsibilities
To manage maintenance of equipment and services
To monitor technical and financial performance of projects and prepare periodic reports
To liaise with clients and their agents in implementation of project activities
To assist in organization of sensitization and motivational workshops for clients
The Enterprise will provide ample opportunities for initiatives and innovations. Preference will be given to individuals who have the ability to work independently and with commitment.
This conference’ aim is to bring together researchers and professionals to discuss developments and exchange experiences in the field of wetland systems and to highlight the present status and future strategies for the conservation of wetlands for people and wildlife. This will be achieved through reviewing case studies, sharing personal experiences, brain storming sessions, deliberations and interactions. In the process, lacunae in terms of policy decisions, research and stakeholder contributions will be identified. It is also intended to bring out a set of recommendations to further fine tune the present conservation and management efforts by various government agencies and resource managers. Role of stakeholders and their contribution towards conservation and management will also be a focal point of discussion.
In tune with these aims and objectives the conference will cover the following three main topics.
Wetland Ecosystems and Biodiversity
• Wetland biodiversity
• Threats to wetland ecosystems and wetland extinction
• Climate change and the wetlands
• Ecological modelling & hydrology
Wetland Ecosystem Services and Livelihoods
• Wetland ecosystem services and economic valuation
• Wetland ecotourism development
• Wetlands and rural livelihoods
• Traditional wetland management
Emerging Issues and Sustainable Development
• Role of wetlands in drylands
• Wetland resource management and conservation
• Community-based wetland resource management
• Sustainable use, practice, policy, planning and development
Outcome
The conference will provide a forum to discuss threats, challenges and integrated solutions for sustainable restoration and management of wetlands in an ever changing India. It will deliberate on the influence of climate change on wetland biota, biogeochemical cycling, hydrology, carbon sequestration, salinity, water quality, and long-term storage of nutrients and contaminants. It will provide an interactive forum for scientists, representatives of NGOs, engineers, resource managers, planners, policy makers, students and other representatives from society to share their experiences and research results concerning wetland ecosystems and services. These deliberations will identify lacunae in various facets of wetland study and its causative factors in terms of scientific manpower and institutional support. Prevailing management shortcoming due to policy gaps will also be examined. Increased role of scientific communities, stakeholders and decision makers for better wetland management would be brought out.
Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology
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Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is an important tool to inform decision makers, regulators and stakeholders, about the possible social and economic impact of a proposed project. To be effective, it requires the active involvement of all concerned stakeholders. Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed hands-on three-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on SIA with specific reference to deve lopment projects, such as infrastructure, mining and other industrial projects.
The objective of this programme is to build capacity and create awareness among regulators, developers, NGOs and academicians to understand SIA process—Reconnaissance and Baseline Survey, Land Acquisition Survey and Plan (LAP) and Preparation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). The programme also aims at evaluating the SIA report along with the applicable legislations in India.
On completion of the programme the participants will be equipped with:
1. Exposure to aspects of SIA, from theory to applications regarding:
Understanding the Terms of Reference
Data need, data collection, collation and interpretation
Development of tools and instruments for conducting SIA survey
Effective assessment methodologies
Reporting methodologies
2. Integrated approach for addressing SIA and EIA process - from scoping, data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public consultations
3. Knowledge on review of SIA reports and identification of strengths and weaknesses
4. Post SIA monitoring
5. Procedure for institutional strengthening and capacity building
6. Experience sharing on national and international best practices in SIA
COURSE FEES: Rs 8,000 (For developers, environment consultants and regulators) 50% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students
Date: March 26-28, 2012
Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 62
Last Date for Applying: March 13, 2012,
Timing:10.00 am to 5.30 pm
Open for all: Government officials of Project Executing Departments, Developers, NGOs, CBOs, and Academicians, Students and Industries
For registration: Kindly email at: sujit@cseindia.org,swati@cseindia.org, arpit@cseindia.org
For details contact:
Sujit Kumar Singh, Industry & Environment Unit,
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 281); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: 9899676027, 9910496283, 9810564236
Today there is a news in some news blogpost that Coal Ministry saying because of environment anf forest clerance delays, MoC could not able to deliver the desired production. On the other hand MoEF has stated that the the clearance accorded for the approved capacity to MoC is utilised at the best to 56%.
Is it making fool of the people of the country or actually MoEF is the basic hinderance on the growth of the country?
What is your stake?
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), a global not-for-profit research organization has been working towards sustainable development since 1974. As a part of its commitment towards environment, TERI has been working hand-in-hand with various stakeholders – from school students to government officials, in creating awareness about the environment and creating innovative solutions for a better tomorrow.
On 2nd February 2012, TERI is organizing the 5th season of Jaltarang to commemorate the World Wetlands Day. The event is being organized with valuable support from D. L. Shah Trust for Applied Science, Technology, Arts and Philosophy and NAB (National Association for the Blind). The highlight of the event is to release a book titled “Experience the World of Wetlands” prepared in braille script. This is the first book in India on wetlands in braille script, along with a unique resource kit containing touch-and-feel materials explaining the basic functions of wetlands in an interactive manner.
This event is organized for visually challenged students. More than 70 schools from across India will be participating in the event. It shall be graced by Shri. Pravin Pardeshi, Principal Secretary (Forest), Government. of Maharashtra, as Chief Guest, and Dr. Rita Mukhopadhyay, Senior Scientist, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Dr. Robin Mukhopadhyay, ex-Head of Department, Virology, BARC; in presence of Mr. Raman Shankar, Director, NAB, and Mr. Khushroo Khambata, CEO, D. L. Shah Trust. The objective behind organizing Jaltarang is to sensitize and educate individuals from across diverse sectors and communities about the plight of wetlands and the urgency of its preservation.
