The Ministry of Textiles convened its inaugural Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the guidance of Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh and chaired by Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao. The meeting marks a significant initiative to enhance coordination, outcome orientation, and…
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India–EU Ideathon Winners Tackle Marine Plastic
The India–European Union Ideathon on “Combating Marine Plastic Pollution” concluded in Bhubaneswar with three winning teams chosen for their practical, scalable ideas to track, remove and prevent plastic litter in marine and coastal ecosystems. The two-day finale, organised under the India–EU Trade & Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 and…
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Gen-Z India Post Counter Opens at CMS College
Kottayam, December 10, 2025: India Post inaugurated Kerala’s first Gen-Z Post Office extension counter at CMS College, Kottayam, showcasing a student-led design that merges postal services with a sustainable work-café and community hub. The facility was opened by Shri N.R. Giri, Director Postal Services (Kerala Central Region). A post office…
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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…
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AIIA Pharmacology Lab Earns Triple ISO Certification from BIS
New Delhi, November 8: In a landmark achievement for Indian Ayurveda research, the Pharmacology Laboratory of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has received triple ISO certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The laboratory has been accredited with IS/ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), IS/ISO 14001:2015…
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DAHD Wraps Special Campaign 5.0 with 100% Success
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has successfully concluded Special Campaign 5.0, held from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The campaign focused on resolving public grievances, conducting cleanliness drives, streamlining record management, and achieving targets across key parameters. Campaign…
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India’s Green Energy Pipeline Undergoes Major Clean-Up Drive
Government Orders Scrapping of Stalled Renewable Energy Contracts In a decisive step to rejuvenate India’s clean energy momentum, the Union Power Ministry has directed state-run agencies to cancel long-stalled renewable energy contracts that lack power purchase or supply agreements. The move could unlock investments worth around ₹2.1 trillion linked to…
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Vice-President Urges Global Push for Indian Coir
The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, today urged exporters and industry stakeholders to transform India’s coir industry into a globally recognized brand for sustainable living. Addressing the members of the Federation of Indian Coir Exporters’ Associations (FICEA) in Kollam, he called for a renewed focus on innovation, quality, and…
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India’s Biosphere Reserves: Nature Meets Sustainability
On November 3, India joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Biosphere Reserves, reaffirming its commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. With 18 notified reserves spanning 91,425 sq. km of which 13 are recognized by UNESCO India’s biosphere network serves as a living example of how nature…
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MoSPI–IICA Pact Unifies SDG, ESG, CSR for Viksit Bharat
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, to develop a Comprehensive SDG Alignment Framework. The initiative aims to integrate National, State, ESG, and CSR indicators…