Regional Conference “A Scoping Study on the Impact of Climate Change and Food Insecurity on Poverty in South Asia”

January 11, 2011, Magnolia, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

The regional conference is being organised with the aim to gather feedback from among the project partner, experts and other stakeholders on the findings of this report including deliberating on learning from four South Asian countries regarding the issues about climate change, food insecurity, and associated poverty.

Public Interface Meetings (PIM) Phase - II under GRANIRCA Project

September 22, 2010 - January 02, 2011, GRANIRCA Project Area

In view of complexity of the market place and technology and impact of liberalisation, the consumer needs to be protected. In past, there was a system of barter and consumers did not have to choose from a large range — the allocation of resources was simpler. However, the situation has changed considerably. With the growth and dominance of the market place, consumers’ interests and protection have taken a back seat.