Census is an important exercise in India. Not only population but forests and wildlife also have a census to its credit. The following news extracts and updates encapsulate some emergent issues related to data collection.

The Indian Government has enhanced its slum development schemes in an effort to bring down urban poverty further.

Development is closely connected with good health and sanitation demands utmost priority for a successful nation.

Prioritising the future need for water demands stringent laws. It is imperative that a state-driven directive is put in place to ensure adequate and save coverage.

India accounts for about 2.4 per cent of the world’s geographical area but supports about 17 per cent of the world’s human population and more than 15 per cent of its livestock.

With increasing degradation of environment and bottlenecks in the implementation of policies and laws, there is a need for awareness and proactive thinking among the masses. Here is an update on some of the contemplative issues that caught our attention.

Waste management is an essential and basic service that needs social engineering and technical interventions. We need to streamline waste management policies in the country for the upkeep of an environmentally sound nation. As responsible citizens we are demanded to recycle and reuse-and keep a lookout for illegal and unhealthy dumping practices.