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INFRASTRUCTURE Debt Funds In Sept 2011, RBI issued guidelines for permitting banks and NBFCs to set up IDFs to help meet long term financing for the sector IDFs would be set up either as MFs or NBFCs NBFC sponsoring IDF-MF should have a minimum net owned funds of Rs 300 crore and CAR of 15 … Read more
Biopiles: A Sustainable Solution for Organic Waste Management Introduction The ever-growing global population and its associated waste generation pose a significant challenge to environmental sustainability. Organic waste, a major component of municipal solid waste, presents a particular problem due to its potential for methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Biopiles, a relatively simple and cost-effective … Read more
Waste Water Management Water, food and energy securities are emerging as increasingly important and vital issues for India and the world. Most of the river basins in India and elsewhere are closing or closed and experiencing moderate to severe water shortages, brought on by the simultaneous effects of agricultural Growth, industrialization and Urbanization. … Read more
Dealkalization: A Comprehensive Guide to Water Treatment Water is essential for life, but not all water is created equal. The presence of dissolved minerals, particularly carbonates and bicarbonates, can significantly impact water quality and its suitability for various applications. This is where dealkalization comes into play. Understanding Alkalinity and Its Impact Alkalinity refers to the … Read more
Water supply and sanitation Issues related to water supply in India Variability in water availability India faces large temporal variability in water availability, leading to, among other issues, disasters such as floods and droughts. Due to monsoon Climate in India, more than 70% of the annual Precipitation takes place in a limited period of about … Read more
Environmental problems related to INFRASTRUCTURE-development/”>Infrastructure Development Infrastructure is essential for increasing economic progress and reducing POVERTY. The choices made in the type and scale of infrastructure Investment also have major implications for environmental sustainability. Land New infrastructure typically involves land use change and the selection of the site and its proximity to human … Read more
Sanitation and Water Disposal The seriousness of the challenges associated with urban Water supply and sanitation in India have been recognised in recent times. After decades of neglect, the first national effort to invest in the urban water and sanitation sector commenced in the 1970s, but was accorded considerable priority in the subsequent … Read more