Mining Royalties
Mining Royalties

Author: James Otto

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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This book discusses the history of royalties and the types currently in use, covering issues such as tax administration, revenue distribution and reporting. It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of various royalty approaches and their impact on production decisions and mine economics. A section on governance looks at the management of mining revenue by governments and the need for transparency. There is an attached CD with examples of royalty legislation from over 40 countries.

Sand Mining
Sand Mining

Author: D. Padmalal

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-06-12

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 9401791449

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This book addresses most of the environmental impacts of sand mining from small rivers The problems and solutions addressed in this book are applicable to all rivers that drain through densely populated tropical coasts undergoing rapid economic growth. Many rivers in the world are drastically being altered to levels often beyond their natural resilience capability. Among the different types of human interventions, mining of sand and gravel is the most disastrous one, as the activity threatens the very existence of river ecosystem. A better understanding of sand budget is necessary if the problems of river and coastal environments are to be solved.

Water Law in India
Water Law in India

Author: Philippe Cullet

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0199091358

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First published in 2011, Water Law in India is the only book to offer a comprehensive survey of the legal instruments concerning water in India. It presents a variety of national and state-level instruments that make up the complex and diverse field of water law and policy. This book fills a critical gap in the study of water law, providing a rich reference point for the entire gamut of legal mechanisms available in India. This edition has been extensively revised to include new instruments on water regulation, such as the draft National Water Framework Bill, 2016, and the Model Groundwater (Sustainable Management) Act, 2016; new water-related instruments in such varied fields as criminal law, land acquisition law, and rural employment legislation; and a chapter on international legal instruments. Chapters on drinking water supply, environmental dimensions of water conservation, water infrastructure for irrigation and flood control, groundwater regulation, and institutions catering to water have been thoroughly updated for a complete coverage of water law.

India Yearbook 2020-21 for Civil Services Examination
India Yearbook 2020-21 for Civil Services Examination

Author: R P Meena

Publisher: GRASP IAS

Published:

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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India Year Book 2020 is one of the most important source materials for UPSC IAS Preparation. The book is one source that covers all the information needed regarding various programs and policies launched by the government, which is very helpful for civil services exams for both prelims and mains of IAS examinations. The India year book information ranging from urban to rural India, industry to infrastructure, art and culture, technology and science to economy, health, defence, education and mass communication is put together. Information about sports, national events and international events having relevance to India are also depicted in this book. India Yearbook 2020 New Edition Volume-2 Every year GRASP IAS publishes GIST of the India Year Book for UPSC Exam in two parts which covers the important chapters of the Book in point format. We have covered the data, programmes, policies, institutions, recent initiatives which are important from both prelims and mains point of view of UPSC IAS Examinations 2020.

Geo-Resources
Geo-Resources

Author: K.L. Shrivastava

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 9386237369

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The book will be an everlasting and invaluable reference for, academia, industry and planners specialized in georesouce and for those who need updated information and current research in the field. The book will also be equally useful for advance level students and research scholars throughout the world.