sustainable development

Washington, March 19 The India-US bilateral collaboration in civil nuclear energy has enormous potential, said Vinay Kwatra, the Indian ambassador to the US, at an event here attended by senior officials from Washington.Kwatra made the remarks at an event organized by the Indian Embassy in...

Islamabad, March 19 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to provide approximately USD 10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years, according to a media report on Thursday.The Manila-based lending agency said the facility is part of its 2026-30 Country Partnership...

New Delhi, March 18 In order to boost manufacturing, the government on Wednesday approved a Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Industrial Development Project (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country.The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlock...

Itanagar, March 18 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday praised the Union Cabinet's decision to approve the small hydropower development scheme for 2026-31, saying the move would significantly boost clean energy generation and rural economic development in the northeastern...

New Delhi, March 18 Vedanta Ltd announced on Wednesday that it has recycled or reused nearly 15 million tonnes of waste in FY25.Furthermore, it has maintained 100 per cent utilization of fly ash – a high-volume industrial byproduct – since FY21, reflecting sustained progress across its...

New Delhi, March 17 Water security, gender equality, and community participation are essential for India to achieve sustainable development and its vision for 2047, policymakers and experts said at a national seminar held here ahead of World Water Day.The seminar on "Water, Gender, and...

New Delhi, March 17 Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that India is at a crucial stage in the global transition towards a green future and is well-positioned to play a leading role in shaping it.Speaking at the 10th Sustainable Business Futures Summit 2026, the minister said that...

Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that building a strong green economy is essential for ensuring long-term environmental stability and sustainable growth. Speaking at the 10th Sustainable Business Future Summit in New Delhi today, Dr. Singh highlighted that the...

New Delhi, March 17 With the war in West Asia disrupting the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to India, experts have suggested a gradual expansion of electric cooking, especially in urban areas, as a key way to limit the country's high reliance on imported cooking gas.An analysis by the...

New Delhi, March 17 Sunkonnect, a renewable energy management consulting firm, said on Tuesday that it aims to eliminate up to 200 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions in India by 2030.The initiative aligns with and contributes to 20 per cent of the government's target, making Sunkonnect a...

Raipur, March 14 Climate change has emerged as one of the most serious challenges facing the world, said National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava on Saturday, emphasizing the need to adopt sustainable development by combining traditional knowledge with modern technology...

Leh, March 14 Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed the administration to prepare a plan for creating at least 50 small water bodies across the Union Territory.During a meeting with Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, the LG also directed that the locations be...

United Nations, March 14 – Five candidates have been nominated to compete for the position of the next United Nations Secretary-General, taking over the organization at a time of crises both globally and internally. The election process will begin next month, according to General Assembly...

Hyderabad, March 13 – The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) on Friday unveiled the proposed plan for the first phase of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, aimed at transforming the 55-km stretch into an economic powerhouse, similar to the rivers in cities like Seoul...

Bhubaneswar, March 13 Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday said the state aims to contribute 5 per cent to the country’s GDP by 2047.She made this statement while inaugurating a two-day global summit on the blue economy at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan."To achieve this...

United Nations, March 13 – The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Fund has emerged as a strong vehicle for South-South cooperation, promoting women's empowerment through development, according to leaders from the three nations.The Fund is "a far-sighted joint initiative of the governments of...

Beijing, March 12 India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, met with Carrie Suen, Vice President and Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development at AntGroup, on Thursday, and discussed new opportunities for collaboration in various sectors.AntGroup is one of China's leading...

Chandigarh, March 11 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce at his residence here on Wednesday.The delegation was led by its President, Prashant Srivastava.Welcoming the delegation members, the Chief...

Mumbai, March 11 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state is on track to become India's first trillion-dollar sub-national economy in the coming years, driven by sustained industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and increasing technology adoption.Acknowledging...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the government has announced amendments to the Unified Building Bye-Laws 2021 and launched the Auto Scrutiny Portal to improve the ease of doing business. An Akashani Jammu correspondent reports that these reforms simplify land use regulations, allow for affordable group...