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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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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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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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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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…