The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana (Jaiv Indhan - Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran Yojana) was launched by the Government of India to promote bioethanol production using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks. This initiative aims to encourage the development of second-generation (2G) ethanol, which is derived from agricultural waste, thereby reducing environmental pollution and providing an alternative to fossil fuels.
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Website of PARIVESH
PARIVESH (Pro Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive and Virtuous Environmental Single window Hub) is a web based, role based workflow application which has been developed for online submission and monitoring of the proposals submitted by the proponents for seeking Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ Clearances from Central, State and district level authorities. It automates the entire tracking of proposals which includes online...
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Website of Society of Integrated Coastal Management
Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM) has been established under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate change, Government of India with a vision for vibrant, healthy and resilient Coastal and Marine Environment for continuous and enhanced outflow of benefits to the Country and the Coastal Community.
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Information on National Coastal Mission
The Ministry proposes to establish a National Coastal Mission that will not only conserve the coastal environment but also promote development, generate revenue and provide employment. The National Coastal Mission will include all Phases of ICZM Project.
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Information on Beach Environment & Aesthetic Management System (BEAMS)
To plan sustainable tourism and healthy coastal management, MoEF&CC has conceived an integrated coastal management scheme viz. BEAMS (also referred to as Beach Management Services) to reduce existing pollutants on beaches and to aspire & achieve such high International Standards in India.
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP-14
Established in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention addresses specifically the arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, known as the drylands, where some of the most vulnerable ecosystems and people can be found.
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Website of Botanical Survey of India
The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) is the apex research organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India for carrying out taxonomic and floristic studies on wild plant resources of the country. It was established on 13th February, 1890 with the basic objective to explore the plant resources of the country and to identify the plants species with economic virtues. The Botanical Survey of India has the nine regional...
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Portal for Regulation of Air Pollution in Non-Attainment Cities (PRANA)
PRANA – Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities, is a portal for supporting the monitoring of the implementation of India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).