New Delhi, February 26: A decade of scientific river ranching under the Government of India’s Namami Gange Programme has significantly strengthened indigenous fish stocks in the River Ganga and its tributaries. Between 2017 and 2025, 205.5 lakh indigenous fish seeds were released through 169 targeted ranching interventions, marking one of…
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NBA Disburses ₹45 Lakh to Biodiversity Committees Across India
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed ₹45.05 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) across 10 states and two Union Territories, reinforcing India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and equitable benefit sharing. The funds were released under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework, ensuring that communities contributing biological resources receive…
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Gross NPAs of Banks Fall to Historic Low of 2.15% in FY26
India’s banking sector has achieved a major milestone with the gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) declining to a historic low of 2.15 percent as of September 2025. The figure marks the lowest level in over a decade and is even lower than levels recorded in…
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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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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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Namami Gange Phase-II Shows Major Gains in Ganga Water Quality
The Namami Gange Mission Phase-II has delivered measurable improvements in the water quality, ecological health, and pollution management of the river Ganga, according to official data presented in Parliament. During 2025 alone, 25 key sewage treatment plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 530 million litres per day (MLD) were…
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Andaman & Nicobar Biodiversity Key to India’s Security: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has underlined the critical importance of biodiversity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, describing it as central to India’s environmental stability, economic security, and long-term climate resilience. Speaking during his visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Regional…
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Supreme Court Sets Aravalli Mining Boundaries
The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated November–December 2025, has approved scientifically robust definitions for Aravalli Hills and Ranges to regulate mining activities and protect ecology. This decision comes after a comprehensive report by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), based on inputs from multiple…
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NGT Chennai to Host Regional Environment Conference 2025
Chennai, December 5, 2025: The Southern Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is set to host the Regional Conference on Environment – 2025 on December 6 and 7, bringing together judicial leaders, environmental experts and policymakers for a significant dialogue on the region’s environmental challenges. A Two-Day Platform…
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Rajasthan Inaugurates First ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’
Rajasthan Inaugurates First ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ in Alwar Rajasthan celebrated a significant milestone in environmental conservation today as Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the state’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ at Pratap Bandh, Alwar. The event featured a symbolic tree plantation ceremony, highlighting the park’s role as a green…