climate resilience

Islamabad, March 28 Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) for the disbursement of approximately USD 1.2 billion under two separate arrangements.The two sides successfully concluded the third review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and...

New Delhi, March 26 – Eleven transformative solutions, led by the public sector, including two from India, demonstrating how cities and regions can rapidly scale climate solutions, were showcased in a new report on Thursday from the built environment consultancy Arup, supported by The Earthshot...

Rupnagar, March 25 Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday that the future of farming lies in innovation and technology adoption, and artificial intelligence is here to empower farmers."Given the rising climate risks, it is now essential to combine knowledge of the...

The Union Government announced that one Automatic Weather Station (AWS) will be installed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026 under Mission Mausam Phase-II to enhance weather monitoring and agro-advisory services.Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said that...

Imphal, March 21: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday that the vision of a 'Developed India' is closely linked to empowering youth and transforming agriculture through innovation and enterprise.Inaugurating the 'Agri-Youth Parliament-2026' at Central Agricultural University...

Bhubaneswar, March 13 – Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday said that the state would achieve its ambitious vision of a "Developed Odisha" by 2036 by harnessing its huge potential in the blue economy.Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of a Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 at the...

New Delhi, March 12 BJP Rajya Sabha member Dorjee Tshering Lepcha on Thursday sought a special incentive for young farmers to continue large cardamom cultivation in Sikkim.Raising the matter during the special mentions in the Rajya Sabha, Lepcha emphasised the need to revive and strengthen...

In a significant step towards harnessing the potential of youth in transforming the agriculture sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a dedicated training program for youth clubs under the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) was successfully held...

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Samba, organized a one-day workshop on diversified agriculture to promote sustainable farming practices and enhance farmers' income. The event saw participation from over 150 farmers from the Samba and Kathua districts.Chief Scientist and Head, Sanjay Khajuria...

Kottayam (Kerala), March 8 The CSIR has organized a two-day national workshop on agricultural technologies for soil health at Kumarakom here, officials said on Sunday.The workshop, titled "Farm Data to Decisions: Workshop on Smart Agro-Technologies for Soil and Crop Health," was held on March...

Gandhinagar, March 5 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released a book on Thursday that examines how cities can turn climate risks into opportunities for sustainable growth, amid growing concerns about the pace of urbanization and its environmental impact.The book, titled "Shaping...

New Delhi, March 2 – Calling IAS officers "custodians of governance standards," President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday that the spirit of "Nation First" should be their guiding compass for driving development outcomes for "Viksit Bharat@2047".Addressing Indian Administrative Service (IAS)...

New Delhi, March 2 Asserting that technology and innovation are transforming governance at an unprecedented speed, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked a group of newly-inducted IAS officers to fully embrace AI-driven solutions to simplify administrative systems besides ensuring more...

New Delhi, February 28 Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav emphasized the importance of integrated planning, innovation, and aligning institutional efforts with national priorities such as sustainable forest management and climate resilience, on Saturday.The minister was speaking at a...

Visakhapatnam, February 26 – Visakhapatnam secured a major global honour, winning a $1 million grant in the prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge for its innovative climate resilience initiative, Vizag–Prajamukhi Urban Living Lab (V-PULL).According to a government...

Amaravati, February 26 Visakhapatnam, the largest city in Andhra Pradesh, has received a USD 1 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies for its 2025-26 "Mayors Challenge" for innovative climate resilience initiatives.The coastal city won the award on February 25 for its initiative...

Srinagar, February 25 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah laid the foundation stones for infrastructure and river conservation projects worth over Rs 190 crore in Srinagar and Budgam districts on Wednesday.The projects, spanning five constituencies, focus on urban beautification...

Ahmedabad, 23 February 2026The “Commonwealth Connect Forum” was held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, bringing together representatives from the State Government, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the United Kingdom, and international sports and industry sectors to...

Panaji, February 23 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the World Ocean Science Congress (WOSC) 2026 on Monday, emphasizing the need to strengthen research and innovation to ensure climate resilience and a sustainable blue economy.The three-day event, themed "Ocean Health &...

New Delhi, February 21 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that implementing the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' would enable stronger decision-making and long-term policy focus.He made the remarks while addressing the National CSR Summit 2026 organized by the Times of...