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Shah, Kavita
- Towards Water Security through Sustainable Management of Water Resources
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1 Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
1 Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
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Current Science, Vol 106, No 6 (2014), Pagination: 795-795Abstract
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- Evolving Human Dimensions and the Need for Continuous Health Assessment of Indian Rivers
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1 Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
1 Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
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Current Science, Vol 111, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 263-271Abstract
River health assessment (RHA) protocols are the tools used globally that emphasize upon factors which contribute for ecological fitness of the river such as catchment health, floodplain health, channel health, flow health, quality health and biotic health indicators. Human intervention by constructions of dams, excess water abstraction, channel diversion and several other factors contribute to the depletion of diverse flora and fauna of a river. For the societal well being, it appears that RHA programmes associated with a culturally sensitive river such as River Ganga in India need a move beyond top-down technocratic approach towards one that creates inclusive spaces for collaboration and public participation. Moreover, there appears a need for continuous RHA of the river to bridge the gap between science and the sacred. Based on available literature we propose a community-based comprehensive RHA model which anchors on the premise that people's relationship with the river and human values are central to any effort towards restoration and sustainable river health management in India.Keywords
Ganga, Human, River Health Assessment, Sustainability, Water.Full Text
- Energy Credit Cards and Incentives for Energy Growth in India
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1 Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
1 Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
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Current Science, Vol 117, No 9 (2019), Pagination: 1441-1448Abstract
The energy sector in India is undergoing a major transformation and economy uplift by opting for renewable energy sources. Presently, 36 GW renewable energy generation (REG) plants are installed with 175 GW expansions by 2022. Incentives/taxes have contributed in accelerating energy growth worldwide. An integrated energy credit card (ECC) is proposed as a positive force for policy reinforcement in India to achieve REG growth. The ECC will accumulate eco-credits as R&D incentives, biofuel usage incentives, CO2 taxes on fossil fuel emissions and the credit points may be utilized for payment of bills/taxes towards amenities paralleled with reduction in CO2 emissions.Keywords
Energy Credit Card, Incentives and Taxes, Policy Reinforcement, Renewable Energy Generation.Full Text
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