Policy UpdateAshi Verma Background Jal Jeevan 2.0 represents a strategic goal to ensure universal access to safe and adequate drinking water through modern governance and technology. The Mission which was launched in August 2019 with the objective of providing tap…
With the growing challenges of climate change around the world, it has become imperative that governments address them through litigation to ensure the conservation of their respective natural environments. The speaker for the session, Mr Debadityo Sinha, is a Lead in Climate and Ecosystems at the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, New Delhi, and presented on Day 4 of the Cohort on “Climate Litigation, Activism and Environmental Advocacy in India.” The session was hosted by Dolly Kaushik, and the speaker examined the regulatory framework governing the protection of riverine ecosystems in India. It explained how different environmental legislations interact to regulate pollution, conserve biodiversity, protect forests, and ensure that development projects undergo environmental scrutiny before being implemented. The session also had a significant focus on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, and the procedures for obtaining environmental clearances.
Rail transport has traditionally been a more cost-efficient mode of freight transportation than road. But in India, it has remained a problem due to the coexistence of freight and passenger services on the same rail routes, and this has constrained the efficiency and capacity of freight movement.
Policy UpdateArjya Shree Pande BACKGROUND India’s animal birth control ABC rules 2023, notified by the Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry And Dairying on 10th March 2023, (Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, 2023) represent a comprehensive update to the…
Assam's relationship with flooding is not new, but the vocabulary of its flood policy is changing. For decades, the state's response to the Brahmaputra and its tributaries was almost entirely structural: embankments, spurs, and dredging works administered by engineering agencies.
The rapid growth of solar photovoltaic (SPV) technology has become a key driver of the global shift towards low-carbon energy systems. Declining module costs, technological advancements, and stronger climate commitments have accelerated solar adoption worldwide. In recent years, floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) has emerged as an innovative approach involving the installation of solar panels on reservoirs, lakes, and other water bodies. It provides a sustainable alternative to conventional ground-mounted solar projects by enabling renewable energy expansion while addressing land availability challenges.
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is characterized by a unique and complex topography, ranging from the high-altitude Himalayan valleys to the Pir Panjal range. While geographically distinct, this position makes the region exceptionally vulnerable to diverse natural and human-induced hazards. The territory is classified primarily under Seismic Zones IV and V, signifying a very high risk of high-intensity earthquakes. Historically, J&K has been scarred by devastating events, including the 2005 Waltengu Nad snowstorm that claimed over 175 lives, the October 2005 earthquake that killed approximately 1,350 people in the UT, and the September 2014 floods, which resulted in nearly 460 deaths and billions of dollars in infrastructure damage (NOAA).