Test of River Water
Test of River Water Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under Ministry of Environment and Forests tests the water samples of the rivers from 1275 monitoring stations located on 445...
View ArticleIncreased Level of SPM in Delhi and Other Metropolitan Cities
Increased Level of SPM in Delhi and Other Metropolitan Cities The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) were revisited and notified in November, 2009. In line with international scenario, the...
View ArticlePollution by Diesel Vehicles
Pollution by Diesel Vehicles As reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the rise in air pollution in the country cannot be attributed by diesel vehicles only. The level of pollution in...
View ArticleMapping of Hazard Line in Coastal Area
Mapping of Hazard Line in Coastal Area Under the World Bank assisted Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project, the Government has initiated the process of hazard line mapping along the coast of India...
View ArticleSafe Disposal of CFL
Safe Disposal of CFL As per a study of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) titled ‘Master plan study for collection, recycling and safe disposal of end-of-life mercury bearing lamps and...
View ArticleDisposal of E-waste
Disposal of E-waste The Ministry of Environment and Forests has notified the E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 for proper management and handling of e-waste. The concept of Extended...
View ArticleImpact of Mobile Towers on Birds
Impact of Mobile Towers on Birds The Ministry of Environment and Forests had constituted an ‘Expert Committee to study the possible impacts of communication towers on wildlife including Birds and Bees’...
View ArticleEnvironmental Taxes
There is no proposal to levy environmental taxes to discourage pollution and boost green technology. However the Government levy cess under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act,...
View ArticleImpact of CNG and LPG on Air Pollution
The ambient air quality is monitored in Delhi since 1984-1985 by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Of late, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is also monitoring ambient air in Delhi....
View ArticleProtection of Ecology
Protection of Ecology Buffer zones/eco-sensitive zones around National Parks and Sanctuaries are considered desirable to ensure the integrity of the National Parks and Sanctuaries so that...
View ArticleBan on Use of Plastic
As per the information provided by the Central Pollution Control Board, some States/ Union Territories have imposed ban on the use of plastic carry bags in their coastal districts/beaches such as...
View ArticleSteps to Reduce Air Pollution in the Country
Steps to Reduce Air Pollution in the Country The Government has taken steps to reduce air pollution in the country particularly in NCR and other metro-politan cities. These include :- • Bharat stage-IV...
View ArticleSteps Taken to Protect Ecology of Indian Himalayan Region
Steps Taken to Protect Ecology of Indian Himalayan Region Considering the ecological sensitivity of the region, several initiatives are taken to protect the ecology of Indian Himalayan Region by the...
View ArticleSetting up of Chemical Fertilizer Units
Setting up of Chemical Fertilizer Units In view of the increasing gap in demand and supply of urea in the country, M/s Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF), a urea producing...
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IFFCO’s gift to farmers on May day; Fertilizer prices slashed
IFFCO’s gift to farmers on May day; Fertilizer prices slashedPosted on 01 May 2013 by Ajay Jha World’s largest producer and marketer of processed fertiliser, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative...
View ArticleFixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic...
The Cabinet today accorded approval to the proposals of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of NBS rates for the year 2013-14. These rates will be applicable from 1st April 2013. The Department...
View ArticleUse of Non-Urea Fertilizers
Use of Non-Urea Fertilizers Government policy is to support balanced use of fertilizers to sustain soil health in the country. The following steps are taken for the balanced use of fertilizers: i....
View ArticleRains and Floods Due to Global Warming
Rains and Floods Due to Global Warming There is no clear cause and effect established between global warming and excessive rains and floods. Monsoon rainfall varies on different spatial and temporal...
View ArticleQuality of Ganga Water
Quality of Ganga Water Ganga Action Plan (GAP) is being implemented since 1985 for undertaking pollution abatement activities in the identified polluted stretches of the river Ganga through...
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