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Smart City proposal to focus on riverfront, solar energy in PatnaBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 12, 2017
The final proposal of Patna for smart city contest will focus on river-front development, improvement of amenities around the railway stations and installation of solar panels on government... Read more.. Subject Tags: Urban Development |
Air pollution in India a national crisis — GreenpeaceBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 12, 2017
A report released by Greenpeace India shows that deadly air pollution is not a problem restricted to Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) or even to India’s metros but a national problem that is... Read more.. |
All states except Uttar Pradesh ink pact to achieve 24X7 powerBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 11, 2017
All states barring Uttar Pradesh have inked agreements with the Centre to achieve the milestone of providing '24x7 Power For All (PFA)'. ... Read more.. |
Madhya Pradesh’s first waste-to-energy plant inauguratedBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 11, 2017
Madhya Pradesh's first biomethanation plant that can generate biogas to power street lights or for other similar use, was inaugurated by mayor Alok Sharma at Bittan Market in the state capital,... Read more.. |
Sustainable clothing conversation starting in BengaluruBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 11, 2017
Muslin, a typically light weave of cotton fabric, is said to have originated in Bengal (present day Bangladesh). Traditionally handwoven from incredibly thin handspun yarns, it became famous... Read more.. Subject Tags: industry news , sustainability , sustainable clothing , textile industry , Urban Development |
NGT panel to inspect major waste generators in New DelhiBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 11, 2017
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday constituted a committee to inspect major waste generators in the Capital, including five-star hotels, malls, hospitals, educational institutions with... Read more.. |
Waste burning to invite 25,000 fine in LudhianaBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 10, 2017
Burning of waste in the open can now land residents in trouble. After getting strict... Read more.. |
Maharashtra government directs Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to form Special Purpose Vehicle for smart city projectsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 10, 2017
The state government has directed the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to immediately form a Special Purpose Vehicle for implementing the Smart Cities Mission projects. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: Smart Cities Initiative , Urban Development |
Mumbai: 5,000 trees to be hit by construction work, MMRC to transplant 2,500By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 10, 2017
Close to 5,000 trees would be affected in the city during the construction of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro corridor. However, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) — the implementing body of the... Read more.. |
Haryana launches ‘green Gurugram’ schemeBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 10, 2017
With a view to increase forest cover in Gurugram, about 20 lakh saplings will be distributed in the city by Haryana Forest Department in February. State Forests Minister Rao Narbir announced... Read more.. Subject Tags: environmental sustainability , Urban Development |