Measures Taken for Improvement in River Water Quality
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) in different States/Union Territories (UTs), have...
Steps taken to combat severe health consequences emerging out of air pollution
Air Pollution is known to be one of the aggravating factors for many respiratory ailments and cardiovascular diseases. Several epidemiological studies have shown an...
DEVELOPMENT OF BORDER AREAS
Ministry of Defence has entrusted Border Roads Organisation (BRO) with the construction of roads in border areas, as per priority fixed by Army based...
Scientific Study of Ports
Development of Ports and Harbours may involve construction of structures like breakwaters, jetties, reclamation bunds etc. and may also involve dredging to maintain depth...
Acquisition of Ships
As on date, the number and details of the fleet of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) are as given in the table below:
Particulars
No.
Gross Tonnage
Deadweight...
Houses for all under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin
In order to achieve the target of “Housing for All” in rural areas, the Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-...
Issue of Begging
As per the information available on the website of Registrar General of India, number of children (Age up to 14 years) engaged in the...
Arrest Under UAPA
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles the data on crime as reported to it by States and Union Territories and publishes the same....
Cyber Crimes and Frauds
With enhanced use of cyber space, number of cyber crimes including frauds is also increasing. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles and publishes...
Draining of River Water into Sea
Central Water Commission (CWC) under this Ministry has been mandated to be repository of hydrological observation data on various rivers across the country. Based...
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NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported trafficking, selling and sexual assault of a...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 17-year-old tribal girl from the Kankadahada area of...
Cabinet approves the construction of new coastal Highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep (Part of...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the construction of new coastal Highway from...
National Prudence, Fuel Conservation and Responsible Gold Consumption in Times of Global Uncertainty
Calibrated fuel prioritisation policies during emergencies may ensure that essential public utilities receive priority access over luxury or non-essential consumption. Such measures must remain...
