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India Agrees to Chrysotile Asbestos Listing

In a surprising turn of events, the Indian delegation agreed to the listing of chrysotile asbestos in the Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention which is the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) list.

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22/06/2011
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Letter to Andhra Pradesh CM from the Millet Network of India

Letter to Andhra Pradesh CM from the Millet Network of India on the government's decision to provide an input subsidy for maize farmers to a tune of Rs.5000 per acre.

 

 

 

 

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22/06/2011
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India opposes listing of asbestos

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22/06/2011

India opposed the listing of chrysotile asbestos in the PIC list on day two of the Rotterdam Convention. India cited pieces of national evidence suggesting that the substance can be used safely. Sudan too cited the same reasons for opposing the listing of chrysotile asbestos also known as white asbestos.

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Srinagar hydroelectric power project: report

Report and recommendations of Nayanjot Lahiri, member of the expert team sent by MoEF on a site visit for the purpose of reviewing specific issues including the environmental impact of Srinagar HPP.

 

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21/06/2011
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The Lokpal Bill, 2011

A Bill to provide for the establishment of the institution of Lokpal to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connected therewith.

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21/06/2011
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The Micro Finance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011

A Bill to provide access to financial services for the rural and urban poor and certain disadvantaged sections of the people by promoting the growth and development of micro finance institutions as extended arms of the banks and financial institutions and for the regulation of micro finance institutions and for matters connected therewith and in

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20/06/2011
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Draft Notification on river Bhagirathi

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This draft notification by the Ministry of environment and forests declares 135 kms of river Bhagirathi, a tributary of river Ganga, from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi as ecologically sensitive area. The state government is also required to prepare zonal master plans clearly demarcating villages, forests, horticulture areas and water bodies around the two banks of the river.

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17/06/2011
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Information on Blast Furnace design specifications provided by Bhilai Steel Plant under RTI Act

Information on Blast Furnace design specifications provided by Bhilai Steel Plant under RTI Act

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16/06/2011
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Safe Food Alliance: press release

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14/06/2011

Press report of the meeting held on June 14th at Sr.Helen hall, Stella Maris college following lectures by Dr. Veena Shatrugna, National Adviser on Nutrition to the Supreme Court Commissioner on Food Security and Dr.Suresh, Supreme Court appointed Adviser for Tamil Nadu to the Supreme Court commissioner on Food Security.

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