Myriad Challenges of the Coasts of India
Monitoring from space, aerial and in situ platforms in coastal regions will help develop models for interactions between ecological and anthropogenic processes, helping sustainable management of coast...
Perspectives on Coastal Research
The Indian coastline sustains unique habitats that are subjected to increasing anthropogenic stressors. The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), engaged in addressing coastal concerns over thr...
Our Fragile Coasts: Scientific Approaches and Solutions
The Indian coasts hold diverse geomorphological features—mudflats, rocky shores, cliffs, sandy beaches and deltaic reaches that shelter unique ecosystems. However, significant sections of the coastlin...
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Innovations in the rail sector
The roll-on roll-off service, which completed 15 years in 2014, is an innovative tie up between the road and rail sector. Also of interest is the dedicated freight corridors, a promising expansion pla...
Hindrances to the carriers of our economy
Unscientific methods of toll collection is facing resistance by transporters in several Indian states. Technology usage can ensure transparency as well as better collection.
NH 66: Development vs Environment
Destruction of mangrove forests, encroachment of the sea coast, massive uprooting of trees and displacement of people without a rehabilitation plan are some of the issues of the NH-66 road widening pr...
The Tirumala Fire
The fire in the Seshachalam forest in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh destroyed 1300-1400 hectares of forest land belonging to Andhra Pradesh, and about 100 hectares of forest land belonging to the...
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