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.
Natural Resources
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP-14
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Website of Directorate of Environment & Climate Change, Punjab
Directorate of Environment & Climate Change, Punjab is an organization to coordinate, execute and monitor the state activities related to Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste Management, Environment Impact Assessment (EPA & SLA and Tandrust Mission), Climate Change and Bio-diversity to build a sustainable Punjab.
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Outcome Budget of Drinking Water and Sanitation Department
Information about budget of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is given. Users can access details related to demand for grants, outcome budget, budget estimates and sanctions for National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP).
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Website of Department of Irrigation & Flood Control of Nagaland
The Department of Irrigation & Flood Control of Nagaland State Government has a mandate to work for the Water Resources Sector, and implementing almost all the water related works in the State etc. Users can find information on the Department, its functions, duties, objectives and officials etc. You can also find details of projects, major and minor irritations, services, Flood Management...
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Website of Bio-Energy Development Board, UP
Get information about the Bio-Energy Development Board of UP and various activities it undertakes for Bio-Energy sector. Renewable energy is becoming increasingly cost competitive as compared to fossil fuel based energy generation.
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Information on acts and rules of Department of Land Resources
Get information about land related acts and rules is provided by Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. Detailed information on Land Acquisition Act 1894, Land Acquisition (Companies) Rules 1963, Registration Act 1908 and National Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Policy 2007 is available. Acts can be downloaded in both English and Hindi languages.
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Watershed guidelines by Department of Land Resources
Get information on watershed guidelines provided by Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development. Users can get details on common guidelines for watershed development projects, IPS and TDET. Get information on Hariyali guidelines in English and Hindi language.
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Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2015
Get details on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2015. Users can get information about the Act, its short title, objectives, extent, commencement and definition. This act extends to the whole India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Information related to application and sections of the act is also given.
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Website of Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS)
Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) as a techno-commercial organization utilizes the talent and expertise developed in the various organizations of Government of India and State Governments. Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS) is responsible for providing quality time bound services to the clients which is the very essence of WAPCOS operations.
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Department-wise schemes of Ministry of Rural Development
Get information on schemes of different Departments of Ministry of Rural Development. Users can access information on schemes of Department of Rural Development like Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), Rural Housing, National Rural Employment Guarantee Act-2005 (NREGA), etc. Information is available on Department of Drinking Water Supply schemes...
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Detailed Demands for Grants, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Get details of Demand for Grants 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 and 2002-03 for Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. Users can get details about the grant amount and related spending details. Users can view and download the files.
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Desert Development Programme by Department of Land Resources
Get information about Desert Development Programme (DDP) by Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. Desert Development Programme aims to minimise the adverse effect of drought and control desertification through rejuvenation of natural resource base of the identified desert areas. The scheme is funded on the basis of 75:25 by Central and State government. The DDP is...
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Lakshadweep Coral Reef Monitoring Network
Information about Laskhadweep Coral Reef Monitoring Network (LCRMN) is provided by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Lakshadweep. Information about biophysical survey, infrastructure creation, capacity building, etc are provided. Users can also get information about awareness creation and protection measures undertaken by the department.
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Hydro-Meteorological Data Dissemination Policy by Ministry of Water Resources
Get access to detailed information about Hydro-Meteorological Data Dissemination Policy by Ministry of Water Resources. Details related to the policy, hydro-meteorological data available, classification of hydro-meteorological data, data user categories, custodian of hydro-meteorological data, etc. are given. Information about procedure for release of unclassified hydro-meteorological data and...
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Website of the Ministry of Mines
Ministry of Mines is responsible for survey and exploration of all minerals, other than natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals. Get information about the National Mineral Policy, State Mineral Policy, etc. Details of Hindustan Copper Ltd, MECL, Nalco, etc are also provided. Information on Central Co-ordination cum Empowered Committee (CEC), Mineral Concession System, etc is available....