environmental awareness

New Delhi, April 11 Delhi schools must ensure that at least 10% of their bus fleets transition to electric within two years, according to the government's draft EV policy.The new policy aims to establish a clear timeline for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across institutions...

Jammu, April 9: The second day of the Divisional Level Awareness Programme saw widespread participation across the Jammu division, with schools hosting activities such as poster making, slogan writing, essay writing, and awareness sessions on issues like drug abuse, mental health, the...

JAMMU, APRIL 06: Government Degree Colleges across the Jammu Division conducted tree-planting drives as part of an initiative by the Higher Education Department to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students.At GDC Kastigarh, students and staff planted saplings on...

Balodabazar, April 5 A volunteer program launched by the forest department in the Balodabazar-Bhatapara district of Chhattisgarh to strengthen community participation in wildlife conservation has received an encouraging response since its launch last month, an official said on Sunday."The...

New Delhi, April 5 – Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Vice Chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), led the "One Tree for Mother" plantation drive in Laxmibai Nagar on Sunday, with active participation from local residents, including government employees."Planting saplings reflects our culture...

New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi government has drawn up an action plan to intensify tree plantation and greening activities across schools for the 2026–27 academic session, setting a target of planting 3.5 lakh saplings.According to the plan issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), the...

Gwalior, March 28 – WWF India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organized awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, with a nationwide call to “Give an Hour for Earth”.These...

RAJOURI, MARCH 28: The Indian Army organized a lecture on "Green India and Clean India" at Dheri Masjid School, Haribudha, Rajouri, focusing on hygiene, waste management, tree planting, and sustainable practices. Students were encouraged to adopt environmentally friendly habits and pledged to...

New Delhi, March 28 – The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with WWF-India, organized the ‘Sanjay Van Earth Hour Mahotsav – Forest Ethos’ to mark Earth Hour 2026 on Saturday, bringing citizens closer to nature through a series of engaging and educational activities.Speaking...

March 26, Kohima: Nagaland is set to participate in the global Earth Hour movement on March 28 to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation.The Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has urged citizens, offices, and workplaces to observe the hour by switching...

Jammu, March 26: As part of a key environmental initiative, the Jammu Municipal Corporation, along with NGOs and volunteers, conducted a cleanliness and awareness campaign along the banks of the Tawi River during the Saag Visarjan (immersion of religious offerings).Teams set up help desks and...

New Delhi, March 25 The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has launched a short-term internship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students to provide hands-on, project-based learning through active engagement with NBA programs, officials said."The program is designed to build...

Ranchi, March 22 Jharkhand's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Sanjeev Kumar, emphasized the urgent need to balance development with sustainability on Sunday, and called for widespread adoption of green technology to reduce environmental damage.With continuous...

Ranchi, March 22 Jharkhand's Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Sanjeev Kumar, emphasized on Sunday the urgent need to balance development with sustainability, and called for widespread adoption of green technology to reduce environmental damage.Due to continuous...

On the occasion of World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to conserving every drop of water and ensuring its responsible use. In a social media post, PM Modi stated that water sustains life and shapes the planet's future, and he encouraged...

March 22, New Delhi: Narendra Modi marked World Water Day by urging global conservation efforts, emphasizing that water sustains life and shapes the planet's future.Accompanied by a graphic featuring the message "Let's Save Every Drop of Water", the message aligns with worldwide observances on...

New Delhi, March 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of World Water Day and paid tribute to water as a vital element that shapes the future of the planet."Water sustains us and shapes the future of our planet. On World Water Day, let...

On the occasion of the International Day of Forests today, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, urged citizens to pledge to protect forests, safeguarding the life they sustain. In a social media post, the Minister stated that a forest is not merely a...

Shimla, March 20 The 133 Eco Task Force organized several programs across Himachal Pradesh on Friday to mark the International Day of Forests, focusing on raising awareness among local communities about the importance of forest conservation.The task force held events in Kufri (Shimla...

A program focused on environmental protection and the use of eco-friendly alternatives was organized at Government Women's Degree College, Gandhi Nagar, in Jammu.The event was jointly organized by the National Cadet Corps 8th Battalion and the college administration. The primary objective of...