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Prof. Ravi Chopra Expert panel to study the impact of Hydro-projects in Uttarakhand
A 17-member expert panel headed by Prof. Ravi Chopra has been constituted by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to investigate whether the environmental degradation caused by hydro-electric projects on Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers led to Uttarakhand floods. Tasks before ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Rajan Committee’s new methodology to replace ‘special category’ status for devolution of funds to States
The panel set up by the government under the chairmanship of the then Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan (now RBI governor) has suggested ending the ‘special category’ criteria for providing additional assistance to poorer states. Why did the government set up ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News