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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Green Technologies Transform India’s Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: India’s food processing industry is undergoing a significant green transition as the government ramps up support for renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has outlined a comprehensive framework to promote clean technologies across the sector, positioning sustainability as a…
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India Crosses 50% Non-Fossil Power Capacity, Speeds to Net Zero
New Delhi: India has achieved a historic milestone in its energy transition journey, with more than half of its total installed electricity capacity now coming from non-fossil fuel sources, underscoring the country’s firm commitment to climate action and sustainable development. As of December 31, 2025, India’s total installed power generation…
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PM Modi Hails Patna, Chhari-Dhand as Ramsar Sites
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the inclusion of the Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat’s Kutch region as India’s newest Ramsar sites, calling the recognition a reaffirmation of the country’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and protection of vital ecosystems. The Prime Minister…
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India, Canada Renew Energy Partnership at IEW 2026
India and Canada took a significant step towards strengthening bilateral energy ties with the signing of a joint statement on energy cooperation during India Energy Week 2026 (IEW’26) in Goa. The agreement reflects a renewed political and commercial push by both nations to collaborate across conventional and clean energy sectors,…
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Pralhad Joshi: Energy Transition Powers Industry
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasised that India’s energy transition is designed as a key driver for industrial growth, employment generation, and global competitiveness. Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, he underlined that the transformation of India’s clean energy sector…
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NITI Aayog Unveils Green Transition Roadmaps for Cement, Aluminium, MSMEs
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released three comprehensive reports outlining decarbonisation and green transition pathways for the cement, aluminium and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sectors. The roadmaps are designed to align India’s industrial growth with its long-term climate commitments and its aspiration of becoming a developed nation by 2047….
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India Launches First Green Ammonia Project in Andhra Pradesh
India is set to enter the global clean energy export market with the launch of its first green ammonia project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Backed by a $10 billion investment, the project marks a major milestone in the nation’s energy transition and positions the state as a key hub for…
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Bioenergy Key to Decarbonising MSMEs, Says Shripad Naik
New Delhi: Bioenergy is set to play a decisive role in India’s clean energy transition, particularly in decarbonising industrial process heat used by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power Shri Shripad Yesso Naik said on Friday. Addressing a national…
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SECI Earns ‘Excellent’ MoU Rating for FY 2024–25
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has earned an “Excellent” rating for its performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2024–25. The top-tier rating underscores SECI’s strong institutional performance, sound governance practices, and effective…