Kuno, Madhya Pradesh, February 28, 2026: India’s ambitious Project Cheetah marked another milestone as nine cheetahs from Botswana arrived at Kuno National Park, taking the country’s total cheetah population to 48, including 28 India-born cubs. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav released the animals into…
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NTCA Conference in Alwar Calls for Tiger Policy Review
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Saturday called for a comprehensive review of India’s tiger conservation policies, stressing the need to realign decades-old decisions with emerging ecological and administrative challenges. Addressing the inaugural session of the Conference of Chief Wildlife Wardens of Tiger Range States…
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Environment Minister Chairs CZA Meet on Zoo Conservation
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired the 43rd meeting of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) at the National Zoological Park in New Delhi, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening conservation-oriented and ethical zoo management across the country. The meeting focused on critical issues related…
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India Celebrates World Wetlands Day 2026 at Asola Bhatti
India celebrated World Wetlands Day 2026 at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, emphasising the critical role of wetlands in sustaining ecosystems, communities, and cultural heritage. Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighted that wetlands are the lifelines of the planet and central to India’s approach of integrating communities and culture…
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Union Environment Minister Reviews Air Pollution Plans in NCR Cities
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of air pollution mitigation action plans for Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal, four key cities within the National Capital Region (NCR). The high-level meeting focused on addressing persistently high particulate matter levels, particularly…
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SC-NBWL 88th Meeting Chaired by Union Environment Minister
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired the 88th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in New Delhi on 19 January 2026. The meeting focused on evaluating proposals of public utility and strategic importance while reviewing policy and procedural…
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Union Minister Reviews Tiger & Elephant Conservation Strategies
The 28th National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Meeting and 22nd Project Elephant Steering Committee Meeting were held on 21 December 2025 at Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal. Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired both meetings, bringing together government officials, scientists, and field experts to review strategies for tiger and…
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Sustainable Urban Development: Bhupender Yadav at CREDAI 2025
Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today highlighted the critical role of the real estate sector in shaping India’s sustainable urban future at the CREDAI National Conclave 2025 in New Delhi. He underscored the need for energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and green urban development to support India’s long-term environmental and economic goals….
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India Leads 2026 Big Cat Conservation Alliance
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level interaction today under the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), urging all big-cat range countries to join the collaborative conservation effort as India prepares to host the Global Big Cats Summit in 2026. Ambassadors and High Commissioners…
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Prime Minister Highlights Cheetah Reintroduction as Conservation Success
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2025 shared an article by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav that lauds the cheetah reintroduction programme as a clear demonstration of India’s commitment to wildlife conservation. The Prime Minister described the rising cheetah population and recent births as “extremely encouraging,” and cited the…