sustainable development

New Delhi, March 2 Reducing non-carbon dioxide (CO2) pollutants, particularly short-lived climate pollutants such as methane, could put the brakes on rising temperatures, avoiding between 0.4 degrees Celsius and 0.6 degrees Celsius of warming by 2050, said Dr. Durwood Zaelke, co-founder of the...

New Delhi, March 2 – Calling IAS officers "custodians of governance standards," President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday that the spirit of "Nation First" should be their guiding compass for driving development outcomes for "Viksit Bharat@2047".Addressing Indian Administrative Service (IAS)...

New Delhi, March 2 Asserting that technology and innovation are transforming governance at an unprecedented speed, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked a group of newly-inducted IAS officers to fully embrace AI-driven solutions to simplify administrative systems besides ensuring more...

New Delhi, March 1 – Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Vice Chairman of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), led the "One Tree for Mother" plantation drive at Gandhi Sadan in the NDMC Housing Complex, Mandir Marg, on Sunday, with active participation from local residents, an official said.As...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 27 Kerala has secured a major incentive of ₹250 crore under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SSASCI) 2025–26 for the Technocity-Technopark Phase 4 project.The incentive will provide fresh momentum to the state’s long-term vision...

Bhubaneswar, February 27 Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg said on Friday that growth must remain inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and institutionally robust to transform the state by 2036 and contribute to Viksit Bharat-2047.Garg was speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day...

Kolkata, February 27 The West Bengal government will introduce a range of contemporary and project-based subjects at the Higher Secondary level from the next academic session, an official said on Friday.The move is aimed at boosting student engagement and aligning learning with emerging...

New Delhi, February 27 State-owned NBCC (India) plans to redevelop the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) staff quarters in two colonies at an estimated cost of ₹775 crore.In a statement on Friday, NBCC said that it has signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the DDA for the...

New Delhi, February 26 Fragmentation and unilateralism in climate change negotiations, and delays in meeting targets, have eroded confidence and weakened the world's ability to respond to global warming, according to Maldives Minister of State for Tourism and Environment, Muaviyath Mohmed."For...

Imphal, February 26 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh held a meeting with Union Minister Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma on Thursday to discuss the state's prospects for industrial development.In a post on X, Singh said the Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel called on him at...

New Delhi, February 26 – The Chintan Research Foundation hosted an event titled "Empowered Women, Developed India" in the national capital, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, economists, and other experts to discuss the vital role of women in building a developed India by 2047.The...

New Delhi, February 26 Describing it as "historic in itself," Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, expressed confidence on Thursday that the country would complete its ongoing electoral process smoothly and in a timely manner.Speaking at the World Sustainable...

New Delhi, February 26 Describing it as "historic in itself," Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, expressed confidence on Thursday that the country would complete its ongoing electoral process smoothly and on time.Speaking at the World Sustainable...

February 25, Kohima: Kovi Meyase, Team Leader of Nagaland's Empowerment of People through Economic Development (NEPED) initiative, stated that eco-tourism should focus on empowering communities, not just attracting visitors, emphasizing that collective commitment is essential for sustainable...

New Delhi, February 25 Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday that India's commitment to climate ambition is rooted in equity, resilience, and sustainable growth.The minister made the remarks while inaugurating the 2026 edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit...

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav stated today that India is implementing systemic reforms across four strategic pillars: energy transformation, sustainable economic transition, nature-based solutions, and digital environmental governance.Speaking at the...

Leh/Jammu, February 25 Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta announced plans to position the region's famous Pashmina as a global luxury benchmark, with a focus on transforming the area from a raw fibre supplier to a center of value creation.Addressing the Pashmina Conclave 2026 in Leh on Tuesday...

Shimla, February 24 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the signing of two agreements on Tuesday to scale up the cultivation of medicinal plants across the state and released a report outlining strategies to tackle greenhouse gases beyond carbon dioxide.Titled...

Windhoek, February 24 – Namibia is positioning salmon farming as a new driver of industrialization and sustainable blue economy growth, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Ruthy Masake said on Tuesday.Speaking at a conference titled 'Unlocking Namibia's Salmon...

Amaravati, February 24 The "Investment Bazar" workshop, held here on Tuesday, emphasized the time-bound implementation of identified energy efficiency projects to accelerate sustainable industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh, an official said.Chief Executive Officer of the Andhra Pradesh State...