Building bye-laws are a set of standards used to regulate various facets of a building everything from its design to its safety features. In these 'Model Building Bye-Laws', the Town and Country Planning Organisation (TCPO) under the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) has created a guide for State Governments, Urban Local Bodies, Development Authorities to help them play a more effective role in enforcing the implementation of the master plans.Read More
The report endeavors to study the Solar Water Heater (SWH) market in India and project a realizable demand till 2022. It looks at the industry structure, supply conditions and value proposition. It relies heavily on interactions with a wide range of stakeholders, such as SWH users, potential SWH users, state level renewable energy development agencies, architects and builders, banks, municipal corporations, electricity distribution companies and pollution control boards. Read More
"Rock bottom: Excessive sand mining causes acute water scarcity in Marathwada" : A Down To Earth Feb 28 2009 report, on the water crisis being caused iRead More
This case study of NGO Task Force in Mangalore deals with civic engagement and transparency for good governance in the city. The management arrangements and governance of the city have to be viewed at three levels by Mangalore City Corporation (MCC). Read More
Firstly, the responsibility of providing urban services within the boundary of City (both obligatory and discretory in nature). This is normal with other cities.
Secondly, the responsibility to meet the demands generated out of economic activities beyond city limits. For example, incoming and outgoing trucks transporting logs, granite stone and groceries generate employment for locals. The city has to respond to provide minimum facilities in such a situation.
Thirdly, involvement in to the infrastructure development activities initiated by the State Government. The expansion of economic activities beyond city limits can be due to the regional development plan of the State Government or the idea of regional development is based on the expansion of economic activities of the area. These externalities are interlinked.
Building bye-laws are a set of standards used to regulate various facets of a building everything from its design to its safety features. In these 'Model Building Bye-Laws', the 
The report endeavors to study the Solar Water Heater (SWH) market in India and project a realizable demand till 2022. It looks at the industry structure, supply conditions and value proposition. It relies heavily on interactions with a wide range of stakeholders, such as SWH users, potential SWH users, state level renewable energy development agencies, architects and builders, banks, municipal corporations, electricity distribution companies and pollution control boards. 
