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While global warming is a matter of worldwide concern, among the most vulnerable areas are the coastlines of less developed tropical countries such as India. The river deltas, in particular, are already facing the brunt of climate change and these adverse impacts can be expected to increase dramatically in the course of this century.Read More

The State Water Policy of Assam is prescribed in accordance to the guidelines and general directions in the National Water Policy - 2002, keeping in view the specific necessity for the State of Assam. In view of the inter-State water disputes, the State Water Policy has specific importance. The Policy envisages a long-term water resource management program designed to develop a critical mass of indigenous productivity with the requisite technical , economic and sociocultural means for sustainable development.Read 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.