sustainable development

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...

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...