sustainable development

New Delhi, March 10 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a proposal to restructure and reorient the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, from infrastructure creation to service delivery, supported by drinking water governance and institutional...

Gandhinagar, March 10 – The Gujarat government will introduce a new digital monitoring system to track the condition of urban lakes and air quality across cities. The Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) is set to launch the "Lake and Air Watch" initiative, covering municipal areas across...

New Delhi, March 9 Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh launched a portal on Monday aimed at streamlining the collection and disposal of construction and demolition (C-D) waste in the national capital and curbing illegal dumping that contributes to pollution.The 'Malba portal', developed by the Municipal...

Chennai, March 9 Tamil Nadu is taking steps to introduce a structured system to evaluate the environmental and climate impact of urban tree-planting initiatives.A newly prepared roadmap proposes a scientific approach to quantify how expanding green cover in cities contributes to climate...

Today, discussions began in the Rajya Sabha regarding the functioning of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Speaking first, BJP's Ghyas Shyam Tiwari stated that since ancient times, Indian culture has been closely linked to nature and the environment. He praised the...

New Delhi, March 9 BJP's nominated Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam on Monday sought protection of urban forests to improve air quality in cities.Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Upper House, he suggested setting up a...

Shillong, March 8 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma extended greetings on International Women’s Day, highlighting the state government’s initiatives aimed at empowering women through self-help groups (SHGs), entrepreneurship support, and farmer welfare programs.Sangma praised women...

Special programme highlights women leadership in water management and public service as departments unite to promote water security and empowerment initiatives districtwideMarch 8, Anantnag: On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Jal Shakti Department in collaboration with the...

Imphal, March 8 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh announced on Sunday that Rs 350 crore has been allocated in the state budget for 2026-27, which will be presented soon, for the welfare of 3.5 lakh women across the state.Singh made the announcement at an International Women's Day...

Chandigarh, March 7 The judiciary must continue to serve as a constitutional guardian in matters concerning the environment, and not impede legitimate development aspirations, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Saturday.He made the remark while addressing the Punjab and Haryana High...

Lucknow, March 7 The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to install biogas plants in over 300 cow shelters across the state, linking livestock protection with modern technology and rural employment, according to an official statement.The initiative will use cow dung and cow urine to produce...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that development and the environment should not be viewed as opposing forces, but rather as complementary. He added that water conservation is essential for securing the future of humanity, and all stakeholders, including public representatives, should work...

New Delhi, March 6 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asserted on Friday that development and the environment should not be seen as opposing forces, but rather as complementary.Addressing the Water Transversality Global Awards and Conclave 2026 here, Birla said that water conservation is essential for...

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...

President Droupadi Murmu met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. The President stated that Mr. Stubb's participation in the Raisina Dialogue is a source of pride for India. She expressed confidence that his insights on the current global situation...

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 5 President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that there are immense possibilities for deeper cooperation between India and Finland in various areas, including digital technology.In a meeting with her Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu...

Dubai, March 4 The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has signed a MoU with the Qatar-based Global Carbon Council (GCC) to establish India's first digital carbon marketplace for household and livelihood-based clean energy projects.TERI is a research institute in New Delhi that specializes...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India remains a beacon of hope for the world due to its strong economy. He said that as India emerges as a beacon of hope, rapid economic development has become essential for achieving the vision of "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India).Speaking in a...

New Delhi, March 2 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi visited the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor on Monday and praised its strong focus on commuter comfort, inclusive design, and seamless multimodal integration.The visit began at the Sarai Kale Khan Namo Bharat...