India
Agriculture in India
Agriculture provides the principal means of livelihood for over 58.4% of India's population. It contributes approximately one-fifth of total gross domestic product (GDP). Agriculture accounts for about 10 per cent of the total export earnings and provides raw material to a large number of industries
Agriculture in India - Policies
Indian Government, at all levels, announces Policies and Plans, to help farmers and the agricultural growth in general, from time to time. In this section, we have attempted to provide you with easy and single point access to information about several policies and schemes of the Government
Agriculture - Results Framework (2012 - 2013)
To enhance productivity and production of agricultural commodities to ensure the food security of the nation and also to make agriculture a sustainable and viable vocation for livelihood support by 2020
Climate Change in India
The NAPCC consists of several targets on climate change issues and addresses the urgent and critical concerns of the country through a directional shift in the development pathway. It outlines measures on climate change related adaptation and mitigation while simultaneously advancing development
Environment in India
The primary concerns of the Ministry of Environment & Forests under the Government structure and Implementation of policies and programmes relating to conservation of the country's natural resources including lakes and rivers, its biodiversity, forests and wildlife, ensuring the welfare of animals and prevention and abatement of pollution
Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework in India
The development of grid interactive renewable power took off with the coming into force of the Electricity Act 2003 (EA 2003), which, among other things, provides for regulatory interventions for promotion of renewable energy (RE) sources through a) determination of tariff; b) specifying renewable purchase obligation (RPO); c) facilitating grid connectivity; and d) promotion of development of market
Results-Framework Document for New and Renewable Energy (2012-2013) - India
Vision - To upscale and mainstream the use of New and Renewable Energy sources in furtherance of the national aim of energy security and energy independence
