New Delhi, March 23 Reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), such as reducing tax rates on waste management services and biodegradable products, will accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly manufacturing, strengthen waste treatment infrastructure, and promote sustainable mobility solutions...
New Delhi, March 21 A committee will be formed based on the concept of "My Zoo" to connect prominent individuals from various fields with zoos, according to officials from the Ministry of Environment.The decision was made during the 45th meeting of the Central Zoo Authority, chaired by...
Dehradun, March 21 – Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led discussions on proposals across sectors, including roads, drinking water supply, defence, irrigation, and infrastructure near protected areas, at the 90th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife, an...
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted India's first National Report on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The ministry stated that the report covers the period from 1...
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev has claimed that the state has converted investment proposals worth over Rs one lakh crore into actual projects in the last five years.The proactive policies of the Industries Department have also provided a significant boost to...
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Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, participated today in delegation-level talks and the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Environmental Cooperation in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr. Singh stated that the renewal...
Gandhinagar, March 5 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released the book 'Shaping Tomorrow's Cities: From Climate Risks to Green Opportunities' on Thursday, which illustrates how the challenges of urbanization can be transformed into opportunities.The book is written by Shalini Agrawal...
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New Delhi, February 26 The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will not have any exceptions, even after the conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), but both sides have committed to technical discussions to find the best way forward, a senior German...
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav today presided over the signing of four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for the implementation of the Standard Framework and Road Asset Management System for Dust-free and Sustainable Urban Roads in the Delhi-NCR region. These MoUs align with the...
Today, the Supreme Court requested responses from the union ministries regarding a proposal to relocate all coal-based industries out of the Delhi-NCR region to improve air quality. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, sought these...
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New Delhi, February 23 The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Union ministries on a proposal to relocate all coal-based industries out of the Delhi-NCR region to ensure better air quality.In an effort to address the persistent air quality crisis in the National Capital Region...
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Mumbai, February 21 Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde has drawn a parallel between the sacrifices of soldiers at the border and the cutting of trees, including mangroves, for development, sparking sharp reactions on social media.Activist Anjali Damania posted the viral clip on the...
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Mumbai, February 18 Industrialist Nadir Godrej on Wednesday criticised the decision to carry out development work in national parks, instead advocating for "monetisation" through activities like tourism that promote biodiversity.The chairman of Godrej Industries also publicly expressed his...
Mumbai, February 17 Moving away from fossil fuels was not originally a standalone item on the formal COP30 agenda, and the lack of consensus led the conference presidency to launch a separate, voluntary process focused on both the transition from fossil fuels and ending deforestation, a UNFCCC...