'We cannot let this country be a place where the poor pay to shit.' 'That is inhuman and unacceptable.'
The proposed changes, as per the draft, could continue some of the existing conflict between wildlife protection regulations with the implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006, which gives rights to tribals in all kinds of traditional forest lands -- including the wildlife zones, such as national parks. The new proposed law, just as the original one from 1972, does not explicitly recognise these rights in all wildlife areas.
Seven months down the line, not much progress has been made, except that the scheme is still being fine-tuned.
CAF Bill's fate to be decided on Monday
Vetting by inter-ministerial board removed for benefits under Startup India Action Plan
With EU, it is part of the FTA that we will need to negotiate.
Urban ministry changes rule before public consultation by environment ministry
Anil Madhav Dave is a known conservationist but may have to fight green allegations.
In its final order, the environment ministry had concluded that the upfront payment of Rs 200 crore as Environment Restoration Fund for violations and damage done was not permitted under the Environment Protection Act. Consequent to this order, the penalty that could be imposed on any confirmation of violation in the future is a maximum of Rs 1 lakh.
Prakash Javadekar set a scorching pace of changes in the environment ministry during his two-year tenure. He has the talent to calm ruffled feathers in the education sector, while proceeding with the government's agenda in this space.
Adani Ports & SEZ was ordered to pay for damage to environment during the UPA govt
These start-ups are different from the ones that have made it big in India.
EU operates as one block at the climate change negotiations and takes a single greenhouse gas emission reduction target under the Paris Agreement
Of the first 189 whose credentials have been probed from the 400 applicants till date, barely 30 make it - and only one qualifies for IPR benefits.
The event will aim at drawing foreign investment in startups and push local partnerships.
The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.
After recognising its adverse health effects, the govt has now dismissed its own lab reports to conclude that the evidence against plastic is insufficient.
Tech giant allowed to set up fully owned shops, with 30% local sourcing like everyone else.
When it came to dealing with the media and academia, it has been a roller coaster ride for the National Democratic Alliance, observes Nitin Sethi.
Implementation of GST is expected to increase the gross domestic product of the country.
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