India’s clean energy transformation received a significant push as 30 lakh households adopted rooftop solar power under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi described the achievement as a “commendable milestone” in the country’s journey toward energy security and sustainability. The Prime Minister congratulated beneficiaries across the…
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Shivraj’s One Plant Per Day Completes 5 Years
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan marked the completion of five years of his ‘One Plant Per Day’ resolution in New Delhi, announcing a series of measures to transform his personal environmental pledge into a nationwide green mass movement. Addressing a special programme at A.P. Shinde…
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Shivraj Marks 5 Years of Daily Tree Plantation
New Delhi, February 18: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will commemorate five years of his daily tree plantation pledge with a special event on February 19 at AP Shinde Hall, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. What began as a personal environmental resolve…
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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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Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 Begins at Bharat Mandapam
The second edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 commenced at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together nearly 3,000 young leaders from across India and members of the youth diaspora. The three-day national dialogue marks a significant step in aligning India’s youth with the vision of a…
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Fit India Sundays: Puducherry Mega Event Turns One
The Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement marked its first anniversary with a vibrant and high-energy celebration at Rock Beach in Puducherry on Sunday, led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. The milestone event highlighted how a simple idea has evolved into a nationwide people’s…
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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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President Inspects Udyan Utsav 2026 Prep at Rashtrapati Nilayam
Hyderabad: President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Friday reviewed the preparations for the opening of the second edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad, underscoring the importance of public engagement with sustainable agriculture and India’s rich horticultural heritage. The nine-day Agriculture and Horticulture Festival will be open…
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PM E-DRIVE Boosts E-Bus Rollout, Cuts Emissions
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The central government’s PM E-DRIVE scheme has been positioned as a major intervention to reduce emissions from public transport by funding the deployment of 14,028 electric buses and a pan-India public charging network. The scheme notified on 29 September 2024 carries an allocation of ₹4,391…
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Community Action Strengthens India’s Environment
New Delhi : The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) has outlined a wide array of community-driven initiatives that are strengthening environmental protection across India. From urban tree clusters under the Nagar Van Yojana to school nursery programmes, beach clean-ups and the national Mission LiFE push, the government…