Waterborne diseases cost Rs 112 bn annually
Posted by admin / Under Ministry Of The Environment And Water Resources
LAHORE: Water scarcity and poor management of water resources can lead to loss of biodiversity and agricultural production, increase in diseases and reduced economic growth and the Ministry of Environment is doing its best to ward off such issues in the country.
Published on Tuesday 9th of March 2010 04:46:43 AM
India's National River Ganges
Posted by admin / Under Ministry Of The Environment And Water Resources
India on Tuesday declared the river Ganges, as the country's first national river with a separate authority to monitor its cleanliness. The decision was taken at a meeting in New Delhi chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with ministries of water resource, environment, forest and urban development.
Published on Tuesday 9th of March 2010 04:46:43 AM
Singapore unveils climate change strategy
Posted by admin / Under Ministry Of The Environment And Water Resources
The Singapore government released its national strategy for addressing climate change on Friday. The National Climate Change Strategy sets out how Singapore will address the various aspects of climate change, according to a statement from the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.
Published on Tuesday 9th of March 2010 04:46:43 AM
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