Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has become the state’s first zero fresh waste dump city following the inauguration of the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, the city now achieves 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban development….
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Union Environment Minister Reviews Air Pollution Plans in NCR Cities
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of air pollution mitigation action plans for Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal, four key cities within the National Capital Region (NCR). The high-level meeting focused on addressing persistently high particulate matter levels, particularly…
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Why India’s Big Cities Are Becoming Increasingly Unliveable
India’s largest cities are fast becoming symbols of urban distress, where toxic air, broken roads, traffic gridlock and overflowing garbage dominate daily life. This decline comes despite unprecedented government spending on highways, airports and metro systems, raising uncomfortable questions about how India governs its cities. From Jaipur’s fading heritage to…
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Northeast India Turns Waste Into Wealth and Sustainability
High in the hills and valleys of Northeast India, a quiet but powerful transformation is redefining how waste is perceived and managed. Across towns, cities, and remote communities, waste is no longer treated as an unavoidable burden but as a resource that can restore ecosystems, create livelihoods, and strengthen civic…
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Swachh Bharat Mission : 5.67 Lakh Villages Now ODF Plus
New Delhi : The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) SBM(G) Phase II has marked a significant milestone: 5,67,873 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus up to 4 December 2025, according to state and union territory reports on the mission’s Integrated Management Information System (IMIS). The tally includes 75,892…
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NGT Chennai to Host Regional Environment Conference 2025
Chennai, December 5, 2025: The Southern Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) is set to host the Regional Conference on Environment – 2025 on December 6 and 7, bringing together judicial leaders, environmental experts and policymakers for a significant dialogue on the region’s environmental challenges. A Two-Day Platform…
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Prataprao Jadhav Reviews Swachhata Drive Progress
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, reviewed the progress of Special Campaign 5.0 at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. The campaign focuses on institutionalizing cleanliness and improving efficiency in government offices through record management, grievance disposal, and sustainable practices. Massive Swachhata Push Across Health Institutions…