sustainable development

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...

New Delhi, February 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his new Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and expressed hope for further strengthening the bilateral ties.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations, Mr. Rob...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma presented the budget for 2026-27 in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Monday, with a fiscal deficit of ₹2,672 crore, which is approximately 3.5 percent of the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), remaining within the permissible limit.The total...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated today that zero defects, zero impact, and equal opportunities for all are the key pillars of the country's growth story. Speaking at the plenary session of the National Quality Conclave 2026 virtually in New Delhi, Mr. Goyal said that these...

New Delhi, February 21 India and Brazil signed an agreement on Saturday to explore areas of mutual cooperation for the benefit of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and facilitate their access to green finance.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the ongoing visit...

Mumbai, February 21 The Indian finalists of the Earthshot Prize stand out due to their strong connection to people, genuine consideration for their communities, and their reflection of their culture, along with their desire to give back the support they receive, according to a top official of...

New Delhi, February 21 – Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) "Palaash Mahotsav" on Saturday, highlighting the importance of green public spaces and citizen participation in environmental conservation.Speaking to reporters, the...

Berlin, February 21 – Brazil's government has unveiled its strategic vision for artificial intelligence (AI), stating that its development and application should be guided by social inclusion, digital sovereignty, and sustainable development.During a panel discussion at the India AI Impact...

New Delhi/Itanagar, February 20 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the NDA government at the Centre has devoted unprecedented attention and resources to the comprehensive development of the Northeast region, ushering in a new phase of growth, connectivity, and opportunities...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the roundtable discussion with business leaders at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi last evening. In a social media post, Mr Modi stated that the CEO Roundtable brought together various stakeholders from the fields of AI, technology, and innovation. He...

New Delhi, February 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi held insightful discussions with global CEOs on Thursday regarding the responsible scaling up of artificial intelligence and strengthening global collaboration.The CEO Roundtable at the India AI Impact Summit brought together various...

Itanagar, February 19 Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik on Thursday greeted the people ahead of the Statehood Day, appealing to them to protect the environment, maintain peace, and strengthen bonds among all communities.Arunachal became a state on February 20, 1987.Parnaik said the...

New Delhi, February 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the India AI Impact Summit here reflects the country's visionary and responsible approach to Artificial Intelligence, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan said on Thursday.Modi's articulation of the MANAV vision places humanity at...

Union Minister of Coal and Petroleum, G. Kishan Reddy, today emphasized the increasing significance of critical minerals in shaping the global economy. He stated that critical minerals form the foundation of emerging sectors such as solar energy, lithium, and copper-based technologies. The...