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Environmental Management> Chapter- 4 > Topic - Global Warming > Subtopic- Restrictions for development in coastal zone as per CRZ

What is CRZ ? Classification of CRZ , Restrictions for development in coastal zone as per CRZ  Introduction- India, with a coastline of about 7516 kms, is one among the 12 mega biodiversity countries and 25 hotspots of the richest and highly endangered eco regions of the world. Coastal regions of India provide home to 13.36% of the people of the country and thus place tremendous pressure on the resources along the coast. There are 9 coastal states in the country, namely, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.  Coastal areas comprise some of the most dynamic natural ecosystems of our planet, where three main components—the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the atmosphere—meet and interact, forming interconnected systems. Coastal ecosystems including marshes, mangroves, near-shore coral reefs, seagrass beds, sandy beaches and dunes provide numerous benefits like livelihood through fisheries, protection from sea surges/cyclones.  So

Construction Safety > Chapter - 6 > Topic- Safety In Demolition > Subtopic- Planning & Permit sequence of demolition ,Precautions to be taken for and during demolition

What are the safety measures to be taken during demolition work....Hazards and their control measures related to the demolition. What is Demolition?  The word demolition means destruction, breaking down or removal. Demolition of building is the process of dismantling or destroying of a structure after its life of serviceability by pre-planned and controlled methods.  General reasons for Demolition of the Building or Structures- 1) Design life of building/ structure is over 2) Building /Structure is unsafe for use 3) Replacement of Old structure  4) Structural Damage or loss of stability of the structure  5) Demolition of small structure to build bigger one 6) Unsafe for surrounding areas  What are the types of Demolition?  There are two types of demolition methods used for buildings and structures -  1) Non-explosive demolition 2) Explosive demolition  1) Non Explosive- That means the demolition of a structure done with some equipment without the use of any   explosive. Different equip