Terms and Conditions for Assignment of Forest Land on Lease
The Central Government, has issued a comprehensive order specifying terms and conditions for the assignment of forest land on lease to government and private entities. This order was issued under Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan), Adhiniyam, 1980. The order was issued on November 29, 2023.
Government of Tamil Nadu Bans Nylon Thread Coated With Glass / MANJHA in Tamil Nadu
Order stated that the plastic coated Manjha thread was responsible for causing severe injury and sometimes even death of people, animals and especially birds during the kite flying competitions or otherwise. These plastic coated manjha threads cause severe environmental degradation by choking drainage lines and water bodies. It also causes suffocation of birds and other animals.
LPG Crematorium ground under the Singara Chennai 2.0 Scheme.
LPG Crematory is more economic, efficient and eco-friendly. The main motive of this conversion is to reduce the pollution and to decrease the time for the whole process.
Precautions taken by Greater Chennai Corporation with regards to North East Monsoon
Water logs have been a major problem in chennai city especially in water prone areas. Preventive actions taken by chennai city corporation to avoid water logs.
77th meeting of the Standing Committee of CITES
Based on compliance and reporting India has been removed from the Review of Significant Trade process for Red Sanders. This development is a major boost for the farmers who grow Red Sanders
5th Edition of ICC Sustainability Conclave 2023
The main focus of the conclave was to address Climate Change, Decrease Carbon Footprints, Increase Renewable Energy Utilization, and Encourage Sustainable Corporate Practices. Event was facilitated by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers and New and Renewable Energy, Minister for Industries, Energy, and MSME, Government of Odisha, Secretary Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, and senior officials of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Officials from ICC and champions of the Industries were present on the occasion.
CAQM Reviews Progress on Second Generation Bio-Refinery plant at Bathinda
The 2G bio-refinery is designed for utilization of paddy straw for production of ethanol for blending with petrol under the Ethanol Blending Program of Central Government.
Govt. notifies Enforcement Date for Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023
The Central Government has notified the date on which the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 shall come into force. This date has been fixed as 1st December, 2023.
Service Conditions of Secretary of Coastal Aquaculture Authority Modified
The Central Government has issued a notification modifying the terms and conditions of service for the Secretary of Coastal Aquaculture Authority. The appointment shall initially be for a period of 3 years and may be extended for a further period up to 3 years.
Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023
These amendments aim to ensure the sustainable production of batteries and improve waste management practices. The rules emphasize environmental responsibility and compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility targets.
