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Study on ambient air quality, respiratory symptoms and lung function of children in Delhi

Under the provision of Air Act, 1981, Central Pollution Control Board has been entrusted with the responsibility of preparation of nation-wide plan for control of air pollution. Information on nature, magnitude and adverse health effects of air pollution is required for rational planning of pollution control strategies.

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Sustainable development or business as usual?

This study is an analysis of the social impacts and community engagement process for an IFC-supported project in Chhattisgarh, India. It also provides an assessment of the application of IFC Performance Standard 7 (Indigenous Peoples) and related IFC standards and requirements

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Sustainability in tourism: a rural tourism model

The Government of India (Ministry of Tourism) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are implementing the Endogenous Tourism Project - Rural Tourism Scheme across 36 sites in the country, to set up alternative models of tourism which would serve to create sustainable livelihood opportunities among low-income communities living in rural areas (2005-2009).

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31/08/2008
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Evaluation of public transport systems: case study of Delhi metro

Growing number of vehicular trips by cars and two wheelers which result in traffic congestion, air pollution and traffic accidents has become a major concern in urban areas. Investments in high
capacity rail based mass transit systems are being promoted to arrest this trend. In the last two decades Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi have invested in MRTS/LRT systems. This paper analyses the

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30/08/2008
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A high resolution daily gridded rainfall data set (1971-2005) for mesoscale meteorological studies

This paper, discusses the development of a very high resolution (0.50 x 0.50 degree) daily rainfall data set for mesoscale meteorological studies over the Indian region. The data set was developed using quality controlled rainfall data from more than 6000 rain-gauge stations over India. The analysis consists of daily rainfall data for all the seasons for the period 1971-2005.

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29/08/2008
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Rapid environmental impact assessment report: Salasar Steel & Power Limited

M/s Salasar Steel and Power Limited is an existing plant operating 60,000 TPA Sponge Iron Plant, 4,80,000 TPA of Coal Beneficiation plant and a Power Generation unit of 4.5 MW through WHRB and 10.5 MW through CFBC in Gerwani Village, Ambikapur Road, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh.

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Food security in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region

Long-term food security is a broad development issue. Food security cannot be achieved without enhancing livelihood options, and the livelihoods of poor communities cannot be improved unless productive resources, such as water, land, forest, rangeland, biodiversity, and the natural environment,

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28/08/2008
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Wise Adaptation to Climate Change

The objectives of this Report are to clarify the latest scientific knowledge in Japan on the impacts of, and adaptation to, climate change, and to present the concept of "wise adaptation' and the direction for future research. The Report presents a summary based on the reviews conducted by the Committee and the working groups comprised of experts from various fields of study.

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