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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Information on National River Conservation Plan
The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) aims at preventing pollution of rivers and improving water quality. Users can access information on specific action plans for various rivers, details of sewage treatment plants, water quality monitoring and implementing agencies.
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Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
Get information about the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority. Users can get information related to account openings, establishment guidelines, meetings, financial statements and annual plans etc.
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Envis centre for Faculty of Marine Science of Annamalai University
Get detailed information about the Envis centre for Faculty of Marine Science of Annamalai University. Information about estuaries, mangroves, coral reefs, and lagoons etc. Users can also access details of library, newsletters, news clippings, and publications etc.
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Official website of National River Conservation Directorate
Information about the National River Conservation Directorate is given. Detailed information about the various river action plans is provided. Users can access information related to sewage treatment plant, water quality monitoring, implementing agencies, industrial pollution and source of pollution etc.
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Information on National Environment Appellate Authority
The National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA) was set up by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to address cases in which environment clearances are required in certain restricted areas. Users can get details related to the Authority, its functions, act, etc.
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Legislations on Environment, Forests and Wildlife
You can find the legislation related to the environment, forests and wildlife protection provided by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Users can find Acts and Rules pertaining to water pollution, air pollution, environment protection, public liability insurance, animal welfare etc.
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Policy Statements on environment and forest by Ministry of Environment and Forests
Details about Policy Statements on environment and forest by Ministry of Environment and Forests are given. Users can get information on National Environment Policy 2006, National Zoo Policy, National Forest Policy, Wildlife Conservation Strategy 2002, etc. Access to Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution and National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development is also available.
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National Forest Policy by Ministry of Environment and Forest
Details about National Forest Policy 1988 by the Ministry of Environment and Forest are given. Users can get information related to the policy, its objectives, background, essentials for forest management and strategy. Details on area under forests, afforestation, social forestry, farm forestry, management of state forests, wildlife conversation, tribal people, etc. are also available.
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National Biodiversity Authority
The Act covers conservation, use of biological resources and associated knowledge occurring in India for commercial or research purposes or for the purposes of bio-survey and bio-utilisation. It provides a framework for access to biological resources and sharing the benefits arising out of such access and use.
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Information on wildlife laws
The Government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wild life of this country and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. Users can get details related to wildlife protection acts, bills, rules, notifications and guidelines.
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National Environment Policy 2006
The National Environment Policy, 2006 is given by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The National Environment Policy, 2006 is the outcome of extensive consultations with experts in different disciplines, Central Ministries, Members of Parliament, State Governments, Industry Associations, Academic and Research Institutions, Civil Society, NGOs and the Public.
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Website of Ministry of Environment and Forests
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government for planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of India's environmental and forestry policies and programmes. Information on project clearances and rules and regulation related to pollution, environmental protection, wildlife etc. is provided. Users can get to know about actions and reports...
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Citizen's Charter of Ministry of Environment and Forests
Get Citizen's Charter of Ministry of Environment and Forests. The charter contains detailed information related to the vision, mission and objectives of Ministry. Details of grievance redressal mechanism are also given.
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Paryavaran Vahini Scheme by Ministry of Environment and Forests
Get information on Paryavaran Vahini scheme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Users can get information about objective and features of the scheme. Details on functioning of Vahinis, follow-up action on complaints, etc. are available.
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Information on fellowships and awards of Ministry of Environment and Forests
Get information on Fellowships and Awards of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Users can get details about Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar (IGPP), Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra Awards, National Awards for Excellence in Forestry, Desert Ecology Fellowship, etc. Information on M.Tech. Programme on Environmental Management of Rivers & Lakes is given. Users can download annexure, booklet, prospectus of programmes, etc.