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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Carbon Capture to Drive India’s Steel Revolution
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the transformative potential of carbon capture technology in India’s steel sector, sharing an article by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy that outlines a roadmap for sustainable industrial growth aligned with the country’s Net Zero 2070 commitment. Taking to social media platform X,…
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CSIR-NIScPR Hosts Global Meet on Human-Centred AI, Energy Security
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) organised an international symposium on “Human-Centred AI and Sustainable Development: Holistic Pathways for Energy Security” as an official pre-summit event of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. Focus on Safe, Trusted and People-Centric AI The day-long symposium, held at…
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India’s CSR Spending Crosses ₹1.44 Lakh Crore in Five Years
New Delhi: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending by Indian companies has crossed ₹1.44 lakh crore over the last five financial years, highlighting sustained growth in development-focused corporate participation. Annual filings submitted by companies to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) reveal that development-oriented CSR expenditure between FY 2019-20 and FY…
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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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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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India, Seychelles Deepen Maritime, Blue Economy Ties in Mumbai
India and Seychelles took a significant step towards strengthening maritime cooperation and blue economy engagement during a high-level Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable held in Mumbai. The dialogue brought together political leadership, policymakers and business representatives to explore opportunities in maritime trade, sustainable ocean-based industries and long-term economic collaboration in the Indian…
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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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IICA and NPC Join Forces for Productivity and Viksit Bharat
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the National Productivity Council (NPC) to discuss strategic collaboration in training, research, productivity, sustainability, and compliance support. The delegation was led by Smt. Neeraja Shekhar, Director General, and Shri Umashankar Prasad, Deputy Director General (Group), NPC. The…
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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…