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MyGov Talk with Hon. Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar on Climate Change

In the run-up to COP (Conference of Parties) 21 scheduled in Paris from 30th November to 11th December 2015, MyGov and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change are pleased to announce a MyGov Talk with the Honourable Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar on the 26th October 2015 at 5.00PM in collaboration with Google India.

With India's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), the country is keen to attempt to work towards a low carbon emission pathway, while simultaneously endeavouring to meet all the developmental challenges that the country faces today. The INDC aims at promoting clean energy, especially renewable energy, enhancement of energy efficiency, development of less carbon intensive and resilient urban centres, promotion of waste to wealth, safe, smart and sustainable green transportation network, abatement of pollution and India’s efforts to enhance carbon sink through creation of forest and tree cover.

Citizens are invited to share their ideas, questions and inputs on India's role in COP21 and on the following proposals laid down by INDC:

• Sustainable Lifestyles
• Cleaner Economic Development
• Reduce Emission intensity of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
• Increase the Share of Non Fossil Fuel Based Electricity
• Enhancing Carbon Sink (Forests)
• Adaptation
• Mobilizing Finance
• Technology Transfer and Capacity Building

Selected ideas and names would also be mentioned by the Hon. Minister and other experts during the MyGov Talk.
Contributors from MyGov, Climate Change Experts, senior journalists and social media influencers will join the panel discussion with Shri Prakash Javadekar.

For more information on INDC, please click here.

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Omkar Bhat 10 years 8 months ago

Sir, I am an Architect practicing in Mumbai. I had done Msc from Scotland in Int. Project Management with my Msc dissertation topic of Mitigation of UHI effects in city by way of planning and designing. I strongly feel, along with positive approach towards towards caring of climate, shall also focus on UHI Mitigation and would like you to shed some light on the topic to encourage designers and planner to opt for sustainable approach towards development.

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Rajkaran Singh Bhatti 10 years 8 months ago

CLIMATE JUSTICE - INDC - SUGGESTIONS - CONTD. - XVI 21. Agriculture and Rural Development - Solar tubewells are costly propositions, and are neither marketed properly nor are the manufacturers offering any after sales service etc. 22. Investment in the drainage system of villages is of vital importance, as polluted underground water is finding its way in households. These issues need to be addressed urgently. Regards, Rajkaran Singh Bhatti Chandigarh 9780005656

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Rajkaran Singh Bhatti 10 years 8 months ago

CLIMATE JUSTICE -SUGGESTIONS - XV - CONTD. 20. Agriculture and Rural Development - Farmers also waste a lot of water, while watering their lands in certain parts of the country because of lack of awareness and the alternatives such as drip irrigation etc. are not affordable. Regards, Rajkaran Singh Bhatti Chandigarh 9780005656

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Rajkaran Singh Bhatti 10 years 8 months ago

CLIMATE JUSTICE - INDC-SUGGESTIONS- CONTD. -XIV 19.Agriculture & Rural Development - Burning of crop stubble, excessive usage of fertilizers and pesticides, continues to be a serious problem in rural areas. Rather than coercive tactics which are turning ineffective, farmers need to be sensitised on the aspect that such activities damage the fertility of his land, which leads to wastage of huge money on fertilizers and other nutrients Regards, Rajkaran Singh Bhatti Chandigarh 9780005656

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Amit Ganguly 10 years 8 months ago

Few suggestions to reduce carbon footprint and towards green energy: - All traffic signals across country should be solar powered. - Street lights in cities should be solar powered - Like Gujrat – cover all irrigation cannels with solar panel, that will produce electricity in one side and on the other side, it will save water (from being evaporated). - Setup windmill around coastal areas, which are usually windy place.

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Rajkaran Singh Bhatti 10 years 8 months ago

CLIMATE JUSTICE - INDC - contd. XIII 18. Involvement of women in programmes through formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs), imparting necessary training in identified, income generating activities, with marketing support may yield good, multi-dimensional results in transforming the socio-economic fabric of India. Haryana Forest Department Corporation has developed more than 25,000 women who are successfully managing 2200 SHGs. Regards, Rajkaran Singh Bhatti Chandigarh 9780005656

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Rajkaran Singh Bhatti 10 years 8 months ago

CLIMATIC JUSTICE - INDC - SUGGESTIONS- CONTD. XII 17.Skill based programmes, duly supported by upgraded education and curriculum, latest technology, trends and good placements can work wonders in providing employment, reducing poverty and improving health. In collaboration with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Skill Development Ministry can launch programmes in natural resource management. Regards, Rajkaran Singh Bhatti Chandigarh 9780005656

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Awadh B Giri 10 years 8 months ago

Green bonds for long term financing of hydro power projects is gathering momentum globally . Our FIs like PFC and REC need to look at these hydro dedicated Green Bonds . There are notably successful green bonds issued, recent being from Japan.

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Rajkaran Singh Bhatti 10 years 8 months ago

CLIMATE JUSTICE - INDC - SUGGESTIONS - CONTD. XI 15.Officers may be rated in their Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) in terms of their contribution towards such primary and sensitive national initiatives. Government departments should act as trendsetters in the proposed scheme of things 16. Special ‘Awards’ may be announced at National, State and City level, for different categories – individuals, corporates, State governments Regards, Rajkaran Singh Bhatti Chandigarh 9780005656

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Awadh B Giri 10 years 8 months ago

The INDC plan ,excellent in intent and direction, seeks to be sharpened in actionable plan through appropriate policy reforms and enunciation where needed. We have a good chance of winning global applause by supporting "better hydro, better climate". Countries that have utilized their hydro potential well have strong economies. The"ecological harm" by hydro is a myth and a non-issue . It has been proven ,recently, in scientific terms. Storage Hydropower enlivens our rivers all around the year.

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