In the Parliament on February 25, 2016
Here’s a round-up of today’s debates and reports on environmental and developmental issues
In the Parliament on July 20, 2018
As told to Parliament (December 15, 2022): Over 20,000 Indian villages don’t have mobile network coverage, says minister
Minister cited remote and rugged terrain, scattered population and commercially non-viable operations as the reasons for this
In the Parliament on March 1, 2016
Arsenic-affected habitations in India up 145% in last 5 yrs
The country had 1,800 arsenic-affected habitations in 2015. This increased to 4,421 as on September 17
From RTI to dam safety, highly contested Bills to be tabled in Parliament’s monsoon session
A slew of crucial Bills are likely to be tabled in the session, which will have only 18 working days
Monsoon Session: Here's a list of green bills likely to be tabled in Parliament
Indian Antarctic bill seeks to protect the Antarctic environment and regulate activities in the region, including governance of the stations
Book review: Social Watch India
Governance acts as the mid-wife for development. Accountable and responsive governance is the surest way for perfect delivery of the fruits of …
Use data on parliamentary constituencies to fight malnutrition: Harvard study
The focus on PCs can bring a greater degree of accountability to policy vision and implementation since lawmakers are directly responsible for …
Lok Sabha passes Women’s Reservation Bill with two-thirds majority
Opposition leaders have flagged concerns about the timing of the bill’s passage as well as its eventual transition to the status of law
As told to Parliament (March 23, 2020): Migrant workforce numbers 100 million in India
All that was discussed in the House through the day
As told to Parliament (March 20, 2020): Over 69,000 ha forest land approved for non-forest use in 5 yrs
As told to Parliament (March 11, 2020): Govt may change base year for GDP calculations to 2020-21
As told to Parliament (March 4, 2020): 99 of 243 Odisha mines non-operational
Rajya Sabha passes HIV Bill amid protests over crucial clause
As per the Bill, treatment will be provided "as far as possible" removing legal obligation to tend to patients
Aadhaar Bill finally becomes law
Opposition moves amendments to the Bill and questions government on its 'hurry' to pass the Bill; the latter however, overrides the objections to …
Failing to deliver
Issues pertaining to science and the environment took a backseat during the recently-concluded special session of the Indian Parliament
Tobacco ban - Blatant blackmail
The Rajya Sabha's clearance of the tobacco bill has attracted an ad from the industry criticising the ban imposed on the sale of tobacco products …
Govt says farmers' incomes more than doubled; but doesn't give any number
Last week, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah sought support from Agricultural Rural Development Banks to fulfil Modi’s vision …
In Parliament on March 14, 2017
Ozone pollution, carbon footprint of airlines and preservation of wetlands were among some of the topics discussed in the Parliament today
Bills not sent to any committee in ‘productive’ Parliament session
The five Bills that were scrutinised by some or the other committee were not introduced in the current session
DTE Coverage: CAG reports released during monsoon session of Parliament 2023
Audits by Comptroller and Auditor General once again throw light on goings-on in Indian governance
What is the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill passed by Parliament?
Experts have expressed concerns about the impact of the Bill on indigenous, forest communities and prevention of deforestation
As told to Parliament (December 9, 2022): 25% Indians are multi-dimensionally poor, says minister
Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index captures multiple and simultaneous deprivations faced by households across the three macro dimensions of health, …
A new manifesto
Francis Wurtz, president of the Paris-based European United Left party, is certain that ecology is emerging as a political ideology on the left. …