sustainable development

New Delhi, March 26 The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) signed an agreement on Thursday to develop and facilitate solutions for the utilization of waste foundry sand in road construction.Waste foundry sand is a by-product of the metal...

Gandhinagar, March 26 – Gujarat's Banas Bio-CNG initiative is emerging as a benchmark in rural economic development, generating significant revenue for farmers while contributing to the state's climate goals, officials said on Thursday.Developed by Banas Dairy under the guidance of Chief...

New Delhi, March 26 – Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu shared information on Thursday about a meeting with experts from the School of Planning & Architecture (SPA) regarding the redevelopment of the city's transit corridors.In a post on X, Sandhu said: "The renowned School of Planning &...

New Delhi, March 26 BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal urged the Centre on Thursday to formulate a national population management policy based on education, family planning services, and region-specific strategies to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and balanced development.In a letter to Prime Minister...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 – In a move to expedite the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across urban Odisha, the State Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a comprehensive order to simplify and expedite approval processes for City Gas Distribution projects.According to an...

Beijing, March 25 The Consulate General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, has emphasized the "immense potential" of India to deliver sustainable development benefits for all partner countries.Speaking at a round table discussion on India's Growth Story, hosted by HSBC in Shanghai on...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 Amidst shortages of LPG cylinders, the Odisha government has simplified approval processes for the early execution of piped natural gas (PNG) distribution projects across cities in the state, officials said.In a move to expedite the expansion of clean energy...

Lucknow, March 24 In an effort to modernize and make "gaushalas" (cow sheds) across the state self-sufficient, preparations are underway to equip them with German technology, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday.In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the...

New Delhi, March 24 The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) jointly hosted ambassadors and high commissioners from the Global South on Tuesday for a session on cooperation to address global challenges using science and technology...

Jaipur, March 24 The Rajasthan government is planning to develop the area around the Mahi Dam in Banswara district as a tourism destination, with a focus on the region known as the “City of Hundred Islands” due to the numerous islands on the Mahi River, a state minister said on Tuesday.The...

Mumbai, March 24 – Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil announced on Tuesday in the State Council that the government will soon release a comprehensive new cooperation policy to further promote the development of the sector.He claimed that the cooperative sector is a model for...

Hainan, March 24. Digital transformation has emerged as a new engine for sustainable development in Asia, according to a report by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) released on Tuesday.Asia has taken the initiative to explore future-oriented development models through digital technologies...

Reasi, March 23: In a major step towards sustainable urban development and improved public services, the Reasi Municipal Committee has ensured that street lighting throughout the town will remain unaffected during power outages, with many municipal lights now powered by solar energy.As part of...

March 23, Aizawl: The event emphasized water conservation as a key element for sustainable development. Chief Engineer (Zone-1), Er. Ngentluanga, highlighted the crucial role women play in managing water within households. He urged all citizens to use water wisely and stressed that protecting...

New Delhi, March 23 Union Jal Shakti (Water and Power) Minister C R Patil emphasized the urgent need for water conservation and active citizen participation to ensure India's future water security on Monday.Addressing the World Water Day Conclave at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Patil...

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...

Bhubaneswar, March 22 – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the importance of water security for building a "prosperous and developed Odisha" on Sunday, urging all citizens to support this cause.The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering during the state-level World Water Day...

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...

New Delhi, March 22 – India's environmental record is often scrutinized for pollution and climate challenges, but several indicators suggest a quieter, positive story: one of expanding forest cover, rich biodiversity, and growing conservation efforts across the country.Recent data and...

Bengaluru, March 22 Former Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai, said on Sunday that the collegium system is the best suited for India, at least for now.He also emphasized that the government should seriously consider the national litigation policy aimed at reducing court backlog.Gavai made...