Simply Put: Tribal India

Simply put: Government green signal for 65% infra projects

Science in Africa: homegrown solutions and talent must come first

The continent, home to around 16% of the world’s population, produces less than 1% of the world's research output

What’s the progress of Smart Cities Mission?

So far, 20 cities have identified 642 projects amounting to Rs 25,935.02 crore

What rural facilities are prevalent in your state?

DTE’s analysis of data from the Union rural development ministry produces an interesting map of the Indian villages; follow the …

Climate change will increase severe stunting by 55 per cent in Sub-Saharan Africa: report

Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable to the health risks of climate change because of weak systems in health, infrastructure and environment

Tapping unused government land

There is a need to assess land acquisition and allotment for infrastructure projects, to eliminate the possibility of creating surplus and …

Simply Put: Impact on wildlife nullified?

Simply Put: Renaming potholes

Call to strengthen infrastructure for quality assurance

Any measuring equipment in a country should be calibrated through a measurement chain, says National Physical Laboratory’s Director Dinesh …

Yojna Banao Abhiyan - then a hit, now a miss

The local administration in Jharkhand is undermining the decentralised scheme, created to enhance livelihood, manage natural resources and …

Six rules for rebuilding infrastructure in an era of 'unprecedented' weather events

After extreme weather events like Hurricane Harvey, city planners need to think about the smartest way to rebuild

Africa’s economic progress requires investment in people: ECA

According to the ECA, Africa’s growth story is underpinned by increased investment in infrastructure, rapid urbanisation and rising …

Animal husbandry’s share increases by 40% in Budget 2023-24

Agriculture credit target goes up to Rs 20 lakh crore; Focus on livestock health and disease control programme in allocation

Calls for protectionism in the West should not scare Africa: UNECA

Africa needs to move away from the model of selling rich natural resources which do not generate enough financing for development

The 20th century saw a 23-fold increase in natural resources used for building

Massive expansion of natural resource consumption will have a considerable environmental impact

As told to Parliament (July 27, 2023): Centre restricted import & export of biofuels to promote them, says minister

All that was discussed in the House through the day  

Can aid engineer economic prosperity?

While it will not be in anyone's interest to cut off foreign aid to Africa, it is clear that countries that receive such aid must show more …

Only 8 per cent of wastewater in low-income countries undergoes treatment: UN

Failing to address wastewater as a social and environmental problem would nullify other efforts towards achieving 2030 Agenda for Sustainable …

Does government favour land pooling over land acquisition?

Government decides to exempt Amravati residents from paying taxes for giving their land for the new capital

Smart city financing laden with trouble

Allocation of funds is not equitable even as local bodies face difficulties in generating money

Bond, green bond

India has finally entered the green bond market, but at a time when the bonds are not doing well globally. Have we missed the bus?

How to make sure Biden’s infrastructure plan can hold up to climate change — and save money

Several US cities are now considering hurricane defense systems, and the future protection they will actually need to prevent flooding is unknown …

By spending just 3% more on infra, developing nations can save $4.2 trillion: World Bank

Making assets climate resilient can help these countries earn $4 for each $1 spent, according to the report

Ecological well-being of Jammu & Kashmir stands at a critical juncture

Impending deforestation, shrinking lakes and potential lithium mining pose significant environmental challenges