Policies, Laws and Regulations

Institutional intervention in river water management - The study of Yamuna river sub-basin in India - Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad
This article highlights the relevance of river water management in the context of the deteriorating status of rivers in the country Posted on 17 Oct, 2012 08:00 PM

This paper from the Centre for Good Governance highlights the relevance of river water management as an important area for natural resources management in the context of the current deteriorating status of the rivers in India in terms of quality as well as quantity, and a

The Rajasthan minor mineral concession rules (amended up to 19 June 2012)- Document by Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Rajasthan
This document spells out the rules for regulating the grant of quarry licences, mining leases and other mineral concessions in respect of minor mineral in the state Posted on 17 Oct, 2012 03:57 PM

The document by Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Rajasthan has eight chapters, which are as follows:

The Rajasthan lake development authority bill- Draft prepared under Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project, Government of Rajasthan (2012)
This bill aims at protection, conservation, restoration, regeneration and integrated development of lakes in the state of Rajasthan Posted on 17 Oct, 2012 12:59 PM

This draft has been prepared under Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project (RUIDP) sanctioned by Government of Rajasthan.

Unlocking the potential of the Indian minerals sector- Report by the Ministry of Mines
This report identifies the steps that can be undertaken to transform the mining sector in India Posted on 16 Oct, 2012 09:21 AM

This report by Ministry of Mines spells out the key priorities that will enable transformation of the mining sector in India.

Strategy for the development of mineral industry for the 12th five year plan- Report of sub-group-II on metals and minerals of the Planning Commission
This document presents the strategy for short term and long term development of minerals Posted on 09 Oct, 2012 03:27 PM

This report by Planning Commission is an outcome of the study the output levels of various mineral industries.

MGNREGA: Operational guidelines- Draft by Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development
This document provides information on the operational guidelines for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNERGA) Posted on 08 Oct, 2012 04:13 PM

This draft by Department of Rural Development under Ministry of Rural Development, is on the operational guidelines of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNERGA).

GM crops are just not the right solution for our country, says a report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture
While the battle against Genetically Modified (GM) food rages in India, an unequivocal stand has been taken by the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture Posted on 19 Sep, 2012 12:31 PM

The Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, in its August 2012 report has recommended a total ban on the field trials of all GM crops. The report titled “Cultivation of genetically modified food crops – Prospects and effects” is based on views and suggestions on the subject from the various stakeholders.

Guidelines for transfer of operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes to PRIs- (complete schemes)- A document by by Irrigation and Public Health Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh
This document provides guidelines for transfer of operation and maintenance of rural water supply schemes to Panchayati Raj Institutions in the state Posted on 14 Sep, 2012 09:54 PM

This document by Himachal Pradesh’s, Irrigation and Public Health Department, document in the beginning states that despite huge investments are made for the creation of infrastructure for rural drinking water supply network, the Operation and Maintenance expenses are

Uniform drinking water quality monitoring protocol- Draft by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
This is a draft protocol on the monitoring the quality of the drinking water Posted on 12 Sep, 2012 12:15 PM

This document by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation describes various elements of laboratory management practices that will ensure that the data generated is comparable and scientifically correct and is in a form that can then be used to result in intervent

Guidance notes for continuous water supply (24-7): A guide to project preparation, implementation and appraisal- A report by Water and Sanitation Program
These are guidance notes for all those who considering of converting their water distribution services from intermittent to continuous (24-7) supply. Posted on 06 Sep, 2012 09:39 PM

This report by Water and Sanitation Program is a guidance notes meant for governments, municipal administrations and water utilities that are considering of converting their water distribution services from intermittent to continuous (24-7)

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