New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles convened the first post-budget National Industry Consultation on February 19, 2026, at Vanijya Bhawan, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, financial institutions, development partners, and textile sector representatives. The session focused on implementing the Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme and the Tex Eco…
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India-Finland Aim to Double Trade: PM Modi-Orpo
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive discussions with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in New Delhi on Tuesday, with both countries setting an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade and significantly expand cooperation in advanced technologies, clean energy and innovation-driven sectors. Shared Vision to Double Trade The two…
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Green Highways Drive Sustainable Road Infra Push
The Centre has reinforced its commitment to building green highways and sustainable road infrastructure, with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari informing the Rajya Sabha about wide-ranging eco-friendly initiatives in National Highway projects. The measures include large-scale plantation drives, adoption of recycled materials, and promotion…
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NITI Aayog Lays Roadmap for Viksit Bharat, Net Zero 2070
NITI Aayog on Monday released a landmark set of study reports outlining how India can achieve the ambitious goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 while simultaneously moving towards Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. The studies conclude that economic growth, climate responsibility and social development can progress together if…
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PLASTINDIA 2026 Opens at Bharat Mandapam with ‘Bharat Next’ Vision
PLASTINDIA 2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential exhibitions for the plastics industry, commenced on Wednesday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s manufacturing and industrial journey. The 12th edition of the prestigious triennial event is being held from February 5 to 10,…
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Lakshya Zero Dumpsites: India’s Mission for Cleaner Cities
India is intensifying efforts to eliminate legacy urban dumpsites through the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), launched in November 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative, dubbed Lakshya: Zero Dumpsites, targets complete remediation of city dumpsites by October 2026, prioritising 214 high-impact locations containing nearly 80% of remaining waste….
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Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Notified, Effective April 1
New rules mandate four-stream segregation, polluter pays penalties, and digital monitoring to strengthen India’s waste management ecosystem. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, replacing the earlier 2016 framework. Issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the new…
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NITI Aayog Launches Key Reports on Circular Economy for EVs, E-Waste
NITI Aayog on January 27, 2026, launched three comprehensive reports aimed at strengthening India’s circular economy framework for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), waste tyres, electronic waste, and lithium-ion batteries. The reports were unveiled at the International Material Recycling Conference (IMRC) organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) in Jaipur….
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CSIR-CRRI & JSW Salem Build Steel Slag Roads in TN
In a landmark initiative for sustainable infrastructure, CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and JSW Steel Limited, Salem Works, have joined forces to construct eco-friendly roads using steel slag in Tamil Nadu. The collaboration, announced on 24 January 2026, converts industrial steel by-products into durable road construction materials, reflecting the national…
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14th FICCI Chemicals & Petrochemicals Awards 2025 in Delhi
New Delhi witnessed the grand celebration of the 14th FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Awards 2025 on 22 January, organised by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The event, held at Federation House, honoured 52 achievers across…