Reports and Documents

The Comptroller and Auditor General has said the Lake Development Authority and urban local bodies have taken up conservation and development of lakes in an "ad hoc manner" without proper coordination with each other.

Controlling emissions from the in-use fleet, particularly from high emitters and older vehicles, can immediately alleviate urban air pollution. As pressure to address China's air quality issues builds, Guangdong Province has taken several steps toward that end.

China has made tremendous progress in emission control for on-road vehicles (light duty vehicles, buses, and heavy-duty trucks) in recent decades. The vehicle population in China grew nearly sevenfold, from 16 million to 108 million, between 2000 and 2012, and this rapid pace will continue for the foreseeable future.

EY’s Business risks in mining and metals 2015–2016 report is based on EY discussions with leading global mining and metals companies, and analysis of the operating environment for companies in the sector. It is EY’s eighth annual report analyzing and ranking the top strategic business risks for companies in the sector.

MP Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo has been championing the cause of climate change and low carbon development and is planning development activities in his constituency.As an immediate first step, he has supported a study to assess the potential of low carbon development and clean energy access in his constituency Balangir. The report on “ low carbon development plan for Balangir district” of Odisha has been prepared by GSES consultants after interaction with local villagers, stakeholders ,local government officials and some secondary date has been collected from census report. 

The tourism policy of the State aims at making Jharkhand as one of the most preferred destination for tourists, both inside and outside of the country and to ensure accelerated development of tourism related infrastructure, increasing employment opportunities, augmenting the resources of the State as also showcasing the rich cultural heritage an

New official data show that the proportion of Indian households using the Public Distribution System has nearly doubled over seven years. These households are relying more on the PDS and less on open market sources than before.

Thermochemical Biomass Gasification is a high temperature process that produces a fuel gas, which after cleaning, can provide a good environmental performance and high flexibility in applications. The process is used to convert biomass (solid biomass, wastes) into a a combustible gas that can be used for different purposes.

Cities accommodate nearly 31% of India's current population and contribute 63% of GDP (Census 2011). Urban areas are expected to house 40% of India's population and contribute 75% of India's GDP by 2030. This requires comprehensive development of physical, institutional, social and economic infrastructure.