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Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh
For Official Use Only CENTRAL GROUND WATER BOARD MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GROUND WATER BROCHURE NALGONDA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH SOUTHERN REGION HYDERABAD September 2013 CENTRAL GROUND WATER BOARD MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GROUND WATER BROCHURE NALGONDA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH (AAP-2012-13) BY D. MOHANTA ASST. HYDROGEOLOGIST SOUTHERN REGION BHUJAL BHAWAN, GSI Post, Bandlaguda NH.IV, FARIDABAD-121001 Hyderabad-500068 HARYANA, INDIA Andhra Pradesh Tel: 0129-2418518 Tel: 040-24225201 Gram: Bhumijal Gram: Antarjal NALGONDA DISTRICT AT A GLANCE Sl. GENERAL INFORMATION No 1 Geographical Area (2011 census) 14200 sq.km Headquarters Nalgonda Location North latitudes 16° 25’ and 17° 50’ East longitudes 78° 40’ and 80° 05’ Administrative Divisions Mandals-59, Revenue Divisions-4 at Bhongir, (As on 31/03/2010) Nalgonda, Miryalguda and Suryapet No. of Revenue Villages 1161 Population (2011 census) 3483648 Population Density 245/ sqkm 2 Land Use (2012) Forest 83073 Ha Barren and Uncultivable 121531 Ha Cultivable waste 29146 Ha Net Area Sown 573291 Ha 3 Irrigation (2012) Major Projects Nagarjun Sagar Medium Projects 1. Musi, 2. AMRP (A. Madhav Reddy Project) 3. Dindi Gross Irrigated Area 408093 Ha Net Irrigated Area 297796 Ha 4 RAINFALL Normal Annual Rainfall (Mandalwise) Minimum 540.00 mm (M- Pedda Adiserlapalli) to Maximum 932.00mm (M-Thirumalgiri) Annual rainfall (2012) 674 mm 5 Geomorphology Major Drainage Two; Musi and Dindi 6 Soil Type 1. Red soils, 2. Black soils 3. Alkaline soils and 4. Alluvium -
GOVERNMENT of TELANGANA ABSTRACT Public Services
GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA ABSTRACT Public Services – Formation /Reorganization of New Districts, Revenue Divisions and Mandals in Telangana State – Re-organization of Circles/Divisions/Sub- Divisions/Mandals in all cadres - Orders – Issued. PANCHAYAT RAJ & RURAL DEVELOPMENT (PR.I) DEPARTENT G.O.Ms.No.71 Dt:11.10.2016 Read the following:- 1. G.O.Ms.No.5, PR&RD(Estt.I) Dept. Dt:16.01.2015 and subsequent amendments, G.O.Ms.No.45, dt:23.5.2015, G.O.Ms.No.59, dt:31.7.2015 and G.O.Ms.No.6, dt:13.01.2016. 2. G.O.Ms.No.221 to 250, Revenue (DA-CMRF) Department, dt:11.10.2016 3. G.O.Ms.No.144, Finance (HRM.I) Department, dt:11.10.2016 4. From the E-in-C, PR, Hyderbad Letter No.B-II/Reorg.district/ 338/2016, Dt.17.9.2016, Dt:29.9.2016 & Dt:08.10.2016. ORDER: In the reference first read above Government have issued orders rationalising the PRI, PIU & Q C wings for effective implementation of works programme in PRED to achieve the targets of the Govt. 2. In the reference second read above Government of Telangana have issued notifications for formation/reorganization of Districts, Divisions and Mandals in the State of Telangana for better administration and development of areas concerned. 3. In the reference 3rd read above, Government have issued orders re- distributing cadre strength among (30) districts. 4. In the reference fourth read above the Engineer-in-Chief, PR has submitted proposals for re-organization of PRED to be co-terminus with the new districts jurisdiction and to change the nomenclature of Superintending Engineer, PR as Regional officer and Executive Engineer of the District Office as District Panchayat Raj Engineer (DPRE). -
Physico-Chemical Parameters and Ichthyofauna Abundance of Dharmasagar Reservoir of Warangal District
International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2016; 4(2): 106-108 ISSN: 2347-5129 (ICV-Poland) Impact Value: 5.62 (GIF) Impact Factor: 0.352 Physico-chemical parameters and ichthyofauna IJFAS 2016; 4(2): 106-108 © 2016 IJFAS abundance of Dharmasagar reservoir of Warangal www.fisheriesjournal.com district (T.S.) India Received: 14-01-2016 Accepted: 16-02-2016 Ravinder B, Narasimha Ramulu K, G Benarjee Ravinder B Fisheries Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology Abstract Kakatiya University, Warangal, The present investigation deals with the study of physico-chemical parameters and bio-diversity of fish 506 009 – T.S fauna in Dharmasagar reservoir. The physico-chemical parameters such as Temperature, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Total Alkalinity, Free Narasimha Ramulu K Carbondioxide (Free CO2), Chlorides, Total Hardness and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) were Fisheries Research Laboratory, estimated. The study was also made to record the fish fauna from this reservoir, which revealed that there Department of Zoology are 14 species of fishes recorded. The fishes were identified in to species level and their abundance was Kakatiya University, Warangal, 506 009 – T.S estimated and discussed. The water temperature was less than 34 °C, pH was 8.5. Total alkalinity range up to 250mg/l. DO and CO2 of water ranged from 5 to 12 mg/l. Hence, it is estimated that all these values G Benarjee are within the permissible limits. Fisheries Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology Keywords: Dharmasagar reservoir, Physico-chemical parameters, Fish fauna and Abundance. Kakatiya University, Warangal, 506 009 – T.S 1. -
1720/Sic Bm/2018
TELANGANA STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION (Under Right to Information Act, 2005) Samachara Hakku Bhavan, D.No.5-4-399, ‘4’ Storied Commercial Complex, Housing Board Building, Mojam Jahi Market, Hyderabad – 500 001. Phone Nos: 040-24743399 (O); 040-24740592(F) Appeal No:1720/SIC-BM/2018, Order dated:28-08-2019 Appellant : Sri G. Upender Rao, S/o Venkaiah, Govt. Teacher, Ameenabad Post &Village, Ananthagiri Mandal, Suryapet District- 507206. Respondents : The Public Information Officer (U/RTI Act,2005) / The Mandal Educational Officer, Kodad Mandal, Suryapet District-508206. The First Appellate Authority (U/RTI Act, : 2005) / The District Educational Officer, Suryapet, Suryapet District-508213. ORDER Sri G. Upender Rao has filed 2nd appeal dated 29-01-2018 which was received by this Commission on 30-01-2018 for not getting the information sought by him from the Public Information Officer / Mandal Educational Officer, Kodad Mandal, Suryapet District and the First Appellate Authority/ District Educational Officer, Suryapet District. The brief facts of the case as per the appeal and other records received along with it are that the appellant herein filed an application dated 01-09-2017 before the Public Information Officer requesting to furnish the information under Sec. 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005TSIC on the following points mentioned: Stating that the appellant did not get any response from the Public Information Officer, he filed 1st appeal dated 10-10-2017 before the First Appellate Authority requesting him to furnish the information sought by him u/s 19(1) of the RTI Act, 2005. Stating that the appellant did not get any response from the Public Information Officer and the First Appellate Authority, he preferred this 2nd appeal before this Commission requesting to arrange to furnish the information sought by him u/s 19(3) of the RTI Act, 2005. -
State District Branch Address Centre Ifsc Contact1 Contact2 Contact3 Micr Code
STATE DISTRICT BRANCH ADDRESS CENTRE IFSC CONTACT1 CONTACT2 CONTACT3 MICR_CODE ANDAMAN 98, MAULANA AZAD AND Andaman & ROAD, PORT BLAIR, NICOBAR Nicobar State 744101, ANDAMAN & 943428146 ISLAND ANDAMAN Coop Bank Ltd NICOBAR ISLAND PORT BLAIR HDFC0CANSCB 0 - 744656002 HDFC BANK LTD. 201, MAHATMA ANDAMAN GANDHI ROAD, AND JUNGLIGHAT, PORT NICOBAR BLAIR ANDAMAN & 98153 ISLAND ANDAMAN PORT BLAIR NICOBAR 744103 PORT BLAIR HDFC0001994 31111 ANDHRA HDFC BANK LTD6-2- 022- PRADESH ADILABAD ADILABAD 57,CINEMA ROAD ADILABAD HDFC0001621 61606161 SURVEY NO.109 5 PLOT NO. 506 28-3- 100 BELLAMPALLI ANDHRA ANDHRA PRADESH BELLAMPAL 99359 PRADESH ADILABAD BELLAMPALLI 504251 LI HDFC0002603 03333 NO. 6-108/5, OPP. VAGHESHWARA JUNIOR COLLEGE, BEAT BAZAR, ANDHRA LAXITTIPET ANDHRA LAKSHATHI 99494 PRADESH ADILABAD LAXITTIPET PRADESH 504215 PET HDFC0003036 93333 - 504240242 18-6-49, AMBEDKAR CHOWK, MUKHARAM PLAZA, NH-16, CHENNUR ROAD, MANCHERIAL - MANCHERIAL ANDHRA ANDHRA ANDHRA PRADESH MANCHERIY 98982 PRADESH ADILABAD PRADESH 504208 AL HDFC0000743 71111 NO.1-2-69/2, NH-7, OPPOSITE NIRMAL ANDHRA BUS DEPO, NIRMAL 98153 PRADESH ADILABAD NIRMAL PIN 504106 NIRMAL HDFC0002044 31111 #5-495,496,Gayatri Towers,Iqbal Ahmmad Ngr,New MRO Office- THE GAYATRI Opp ANDHRA CO-OP URBAN Strt,Vill&Mdl:Mancheri MANCHERIY 924894522 PRADESH ADILABAD BANK LTD al:Adilabad.A.P AL HDFC0CTGB05 2 - 504846202 ANDHRA Universal Coop Vysya Bank Road, MANCHERIY 738203026 PRADESH ADILABAD Urban Bank Ltd Mancherial-504208 AL HDFC0CUCUB9 1 - 504813202 11-129, SREE BALAJI ANANTHAPUR - RESIDENCY,SUBHAS -
Telangana 110Th SEIAA Meeting AGENDA Venue: O/O. TSPCB, Sanathnagar, Hyder
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) Telangana 110th SEIAA meeting AGENDA Venue: O/o. TSPCB, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad. Please Check MoEF&CC Website at www.parivesh.nic.in for details and updates From Date:03 Apr 2021 TO Date:03 Apr 2021 Date when Agenda was Created:03 Apr 2021 CONSIDERATION/RECONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE S.No Proposal Devashree Ispat Private Limited Unit-III State of the project S. (1) State District Tehsil Village No. NIL [SIA/TG/IND/32127/2018 , SIA/TG/IND/32127/2018 ] Hariom Pipe Industries Limited S. State District Tehsil Village No. (2) (1.) Telangana Mahbubnagar Balanagar peddayally (2.) Telangana Mahbubnagar Balanagar Peddayapalli [SIA/TG/IND/50115/2020 , SIA/TG/IND/50115/2020 ] 1. Expansion of Active Pharma Ingredients (API) Manufacturing Unit at Sy. Sy. No. 339, Nallabandagudem village, Kodad mandal, Suryapet district, Telangana by M/s. Porus Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Unit I S. (3) State District Tehsil Village No. (1.) Telangana Nalgonda Kodad Nallabandagudem [SIA/TG/IND2/151792/2020 , SIA/TG/IND2/151792/2020 ] Proposed Establishment of APIs and API Intermediates Manufacturing Unit along with R&D Products by M/s. Suchit Laboratories Private Limited S. State District Tehsil Village (4) No. (1.) Telangana Siddipet Mirdoddi Mothey Village [SIA/TG/IND2/197717/2021 , SIA/TG/IND2/197717/2021 ] Proposed Expansion of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and API Intermediates Manufacturing unit by M/s. Medchem Pharma Private Limited (formerly M/s. Tejashrri Intermediates Pvt. Ltd.) S. State District Tehsil Village (5) No. Yadadri (1.) Telangana Atmakur Rahimkhanpet Bhuvanagiri [SIA/TG/IND2/199125/2021 , SIA/TG/IND2/199125/2021 ] Proposed Expansion of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and API Intermediates Manufacturing unit by M/s. -
List of Colleges in Khammam District
LIST OF COLLEGES IN KHAMMAM DISTRICT YEAR OF COLLEGE S NO COLLEGE NAME & ADDRESS STARTING FIRST YEAR STRENGTH DURING THE ACADEMIC YEARS CODE 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 19 KHAMMAM Government 1 19001 A S R GOVT JR COLLEGE KHAMMAM 1981-1982 80 78 46 44 2 19002 GOVT JR COLLEGE, KHAMMAM [NAYABAZAR] 1981-1982 269 251 159 161 3 19005 GOVT JUNIOR COLLEGE (GIRLS) KHAMMAM 1982-1983 253 181 175 167 4 19040 S R GOVT A S COLL LAXMIDEVAPALLI, KOTHAGUDEM 1982-1983 121 98 53 47 5 19042 GOVT JR COLLEGE, KOTHAGUDEM 1970-1971 124 148 133 96 6 19070 GOVT JR COLLEGE BHADRACHALAM 1982-1983 424 302 257 265 7 19087 GOVT JR COLLEGE(GIRLS) SATHUPALLY 2002-2003 113 77 79 96 8 19090 GOVT JR COLLEGE SATHUPALLI 1972-1973 91 66 85 97 9 19118 APSEB GOVT JR COLLEGE PALVANCHA 1973-1974 209 214 176 174 10 19133 GOVT JR COLLEGE MADHIRA 1969-1970 113 46 37 43 11 19138 GOVT JR COLLEGE SIRIPURAM 1971-1972 51 30 58 73 12 19153 GOVT JR COLLEGE WYRA 1977-1978 133 118 91 122 13 19167 GOVT JUNIOR COLLEGE MANUGURU 1982-1983 259 223 232 274 14 19174 GOVT JR COLLEGE, ASWAPURAM 2008-2009 75 49 40 74 15 19183 GOVT JR COLLEGE KALLURU 1982-1983 112 68 55 57 16 19198 GOVT JR COLLEGE YELLANDU 1970-1971 171 126 83 92 17 19221 GOVT. JR. COLLEGE,ASWARAOPET(V&M) 2013-2014 18 19227 GOVT JR COLLEGE ENKOOR 1985-1986 110 80 87 115 19 19239 GOVT JR COLLEGE PINDIPROLU 1984-1985 152 95 69 91 LIST OF COLLEGES IN KHAMMAM DISTRICT YEAR OF COLLEGE S NO COLLEGE NAME & ADDRESS STARTING FIRST YEAR STRENGTH DURING THE ACADEMIC YEARS CODE 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 20 19251 GOVT JR COLLEGE BANIGANDLAPADU -
3380/SIC-MNR/2019 Date: - 01-07-2020
Telangana State Information Commission (Under Right to Information Act, 2005) D.No.5-4-399, Samachara Hakku Bhavan (Old ACB Building), Mojam-jahi-Market, Hyderabad – 500 001 Phone: 24740666 Fax: 24740592 Appeal No:3380/SIC-MNR/2019 Date: - 01-07-2020 Appellant : Sri. M.Pradeep, Sangareddy District. Respondents : Public Information Officer (U/RTI Act, 2005) the Deputy Tahsildar, Kodad Mandal, Suryapet District. First Appellate Authority (U/RTI Act, 2005) the Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodad Division, Suryapet District. Order Sri M.Pradeep has filed second appeal which was received by this Commission on 19-03-2019 for not getting the information sought by him from the Public Information Officer/ the Deputy Tahsildar, Kodad Mandal, Suryapet District and the First Appellate Authority/ the Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodad Division, Suryapet District. The brief facts of the case as per the appeal and other records received along with it are that the appellant herein filed an application dated 18-12-2018 before the Public Information Officer/O/o the CCLA., Hyderabad requesting to furnish the information under Sec. 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005 on the following points mentioned: TSIC The Public Information Officer/ O/o the CCLA., Hyderabad through CCLA’s Ref No.RTI-II(2)/1715/2018 dated 22-12-2018 transferred the application under section 6(3) of RTI Act, 2005 to the Public Information Officer/ O/o the Collectorate, Suryapet District to furnish the sought information to the appellant. The Public Information Officer/ District Revenue Officer, Suryapet through Lr.No. A5/175/2019 dated 19-01-2019 transferred the application under section 6(3) of RTI Act, 2005 to the Public Information Officer/ The Tahsildar, Kodad and to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodad to furnish the sought information to the appellant. -
SOUTHERN PENINSULAR INDIA: SOUTHWEST MONSOON, 2020 - Report
Government of India Earth System Science Organisation Ministry of Earth Sciences India Meteorological Department IMD Chennai Scientific Report No. IMDC-SR/09 SOUTHERN PENINSULAR INDIA: SOUTHWEST MONSOON, 2020 - report S.Balachandran, B.Geetha, K.Ramesh, R.V.Deepa, Y.P.Mourya & K.S.Rakhil Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai December 2020 Table of Contents 1. Onset and Advance 4 2. Rainfall distribution 11 2.1 Seasonal sub divisional rainfall 11 2.2 Monthly sub divisional rainfall 13 2.3 Weekly sub divisional rainfall progress 15 2.4 Daily sub divisional rainfall and monsoon activity 16 2.5 District-wise seasonal rainfall distribution 20 2.6 Heavy rainfall activity and extreme rainfall events 22 2.7 Dry and Wet conditions 41 2.8 Chief synoptic features 42 3. Withdrawal of SWM 2020 from the SP region 49 4. Summary 49 Acknowledgements 50 Appendices 51 1 Executive Summary 1 Document title Southern Peninsular India: Southwest Monsoon, 2020- Report 2 Document type Scientific Report 3 Issue No. IMDC-SR/09 4 Issue Date December 2020 5 Security Classification Unclassified 6 Control Status Unclassified 7 No. of pages 51 8 No. of Figures 8 9 No. of Tables 7 10 Appendix (i)-(ii) 11 No. of references -- 12 Annexure -- 13 Distribution Unrestricted 14 Language English 15 Authors S.Balachandran, B.Geetha, K.Ramesh, R.V.Deepa, Y.P.Mourya and K.S.Rakhil 16 Authors’ affiliation India Meteorological Department, Chennai 17 Originating group Research Section, Regional Meteorological Centre, India Meteorological Department, Chennai 18 Reviewing & Approving authority Head, Regional Meteorological Centre, India Meteorological Department, Chennai 19 End users State Agriculture departments, State disaster management authorities, Press & media, Researchers and general public 20 Highlights Given in page 3 21 Key words Southwest monsoon, Southern India, Rainfall 2 HIGHLIGHTS During 2020, southwest monsoon (SWM) advanced over Andaman Sea on 17thMay, five days ahead of its normal date. -
List Police Station Under the District (Comma Separated) Printable District
Passport District Name DPHQ Name List of Pincode Under the District (Comma Separated) List Police Station Under the District (comma Separated) Printable District Saifabad, Ramgopalpet, Nampally, Abids , Begum Bazar , Narayanaguda, Chikkadpally, Musheerabad , Gandhi Nagar , Market, Marredpally, 500001, 500002, 500003, 500004, 500005, 500006, 500007, 500008, Trimulghery, Bollarum, Mahankali, Gopalapuram, Lallaguda, Chilkalguda, 500012, 500013, 500015, 500016, 500017, 500018, 500020, 500022, Bowenpally, Karkhana, Begumpet, Tukaramgate, Sulthan Bazar, 500023, 500024, 500025, 500026, 500027, 500028, 500029, 500030, Afzalgunj, Chaderghat, Malakpet, Saidabad, Amberpet, Kachiguda, 500031, 500033, 500034, 500035, 500036, 500038, 500039, 500040, Nallakunta, Osmania University, Golconda, Langarhouse, Asifnagar, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad 500041, 500044, 500045, 500048, 500051, 500052, 500053, 500057, Hyderabad Tappachabutra, Habeebnagar, Kulsumpura, Mangalhat, Shahinayathgunj, 500058, 500059, 500060, 500061, 500062, 500063, 500064, 500065, Humayun Nagar, Panjagutta, Jubilee Hills, SR Nagar, Banjarahills, 500066, 500067, 500068, 500069, 500070, 500071, 500073, 500074, Charminar , Hussainialam, Kamatipura, Kalapather, Bahadurpura, 500076, 500077, 500079, 500080, 500082, 500085 ,500081, 500095, Chandrayangutta, Chatrinaka, Shalibanda, Falaknuma, Dabeerpura, 500011, 500096, 500009 Mirchowk, Reinbazar, Moghalpura, Santoshnagar, Madannapet , Bhavaninagar, Kanchanbagh 500005, 500008, 500018, 500019, 500030, 500032, 500033, 500046, Madhapur, -
Telangana Government Notification Rabi 2017-18
GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA ABSTRACT Agriculture and Cooperation Department – Pradhan Manthri Fasal Bhima Yojana (PMFBY)– Rabi 2017 -18 - Implementation of “Village as Insurance Unit Scheme” and “Mandal as Insurance Unit Scheme under PMFBY -Notification - Orders – Issued. AGRICULTURE & CO-OPERATION (Agri.II.) DEPARTMENT G.O.Rt.No. 1182 Dated: 01-11-2017 Read the following: 1. From the Joint Secretary to Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture, DAC, New Delhi Lr.No. 13015/03/2016-Credit-II, Dated.23.02.2016. 2. From the Commissioner of Agriculture, Telangana, Hyderabad Lr.No.Crop.Ins.(2)/175/2017,Dated:12-10-2017. -oOo- O R D E R: The following Notification shall be published in the Telangana State Gazette: N O T I F I C A T I O N The Government of Telangana hereby notify the Crops and Areas (District wise) to implement the “Village as Insurance Unit Scheme” with one predominant crop of each District and other crops under Mandal Insurance Unit scheme under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana (PMFBY) during Rabi 2017 -18 season vide Annexure I to VIII and Annexure I and II and Statements 1-30 and Proforma A&B of 30 Districts for Village as Insurance Unit Statements 1 to 30 for Mandal Insurance Unit and Appended to this order. 2. Further, settlement of the claims “As per the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana (PMFBY) Guidelines and administrative approval of Government of India for Kharif 2016 season issued vide letter 13015/03/2016-Credit-II, Dated.23.02.2016 the condition that, the indemnity claims will be settled on the basis of yield data furnished by the State Government based on requisite number of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) under General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) conducted and not any other basis like Annavari / Paisawari Certificate / Declaration of drought / flood, Gazette Notification etc., by any other Department / Authority. -
16.10.2012 A.M Urban Spread Into Agricultural Land Could Cost India Dear LAND Conflictsagricultural Land Is at Risk from Increas
TODAY FARM NEWS 16.10.2012 A.M Urban spread into agricultural land could cost India dear LAND CONFLICTSAgricultural land is at risk from increasing urbanisation.Photo: K.K. Mustafah The loss of agricultural land to urbanisation, combined with insufficient planning for food supply lines, places severe constraints on future food security for India’s growing population, a UN assessment released on Monday has warned. The assessment, which draws on contributions from more than 123 scientists worldwide, states that India’s growing urban clusters such as the Mumbai – Delhi industrial corridor are likely to transform entire regions, with significant impact on habitat and biodiversity. “India is experiencing a massive trend towards urbanisation. Currently, India’s urban population is about 30 percent and is expected to become 50 percent by 2045. This will have significant implications for the country’s environment, ecology and sustainability,” it said. The assessment highlights the need to factor in these implications into planning for development. “The rate of urban land expansion in India during the next 20 years is expected to be high, because the country is investing heavily in large scale infrastructure. Urban growth, especially in areas adjacent to forest land and protected areas, increases pressure on these ecosystems through habitat fragmentation, poorly regulated development and pollution,” it said. All is not gloomy as the assessment pointed that India has a cultural tradition of respect for wildlife, as well as for deliberative political processes, which in most cities include civil society groups and non-governmental organisations. “This may offer a window of opportunity for adjusting development to accommodate biodiversity,” it said.IANS Many parts of the country devoid of sugar mills Even though there is an increase in the number of sugar mills from 30 in 1930 to 560 in 2012 in India, many parts of the country are still devoid of them, Swapan Kumar Dutta, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, said here on Monday.