by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 13, 2023 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Regulation, Risk Management
Instituted under the Public Liability Act, 1991 (PLIA) in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the Environment Relief Fund’s (ERF) primary purpose is to offer immediate relief to victims of accidents involving hazardous substances. The PLIA mandates industries...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 13, 2023 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Data, Non-Life, Technology
When asked about the sales targets for Tata Motors in the EV segment, Chandra said: ”We have really said that in the next four to five years we will target 25 per cent penetration and by the end of this decade we would have 50 per cent penetration is what we are...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 13, 2023 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Facts
Polyester fibres, a common byproduct of laundry machines, were the most common in tissue samples, as was poly-ethylene, which is a component of beverage containers. Blue plastic was the most common colour found in all four kinds of tissue New Delhi: Microscopic...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 12, 2023 | Banking & Bancassurance, Eco/Invest/Demography, Policy
Stating that financial inclusion is a high priority agenda of the state government, the minister said banking penetration in the state is quite low as out of the 6,798 GPs, around 65% (4,373 GPs) do not have brick and mortar branches The Odisha Cabinet chaired by...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 12, 2023 | Data, Health, Policy
The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) in association with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has already installed indigenously developed sensor-based AQMs in 432 blocks, covering 33 districts, in the state Patna: The Bihar government is all set...
