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  • 'Crockery bank'- a women-led initiative to conserve environment

    The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report of 2018-19 stated that 3.3 million metric tonnes of plastic waste was produced in India in 2018-19 and has only increased since then. Sameera Satija (48), a Gurugram-based woman, named Sameera Satija (48), has come up with a solution to curb the problem. She shared that despite the noble intent behind bhandaras (community feasts) in the city, plastic utensil waste adds to the avoidable environmental pollution. She added that Styrofoam and plastic tableware choke water bodies and drains and has also witnessed animals choking on discarded tableware while searching for food.

  • 'Pothole puja' performed by Bengaluru residents to seek administration's attention

    Bangalore residents found a way to attract the attention of city administration. Residents of Bangalore performed pothole puja, after planting paddy and boating on the roads to seek the attention of the administration towards the pothole-ridden roads of Bengaluru. They performed the prayer to protect the lives of people.

  • Campaign for school children organized by ICAR-CRIJAF

    The ICAR-CRI organized a campaign for school children to create awareness on agriculture and the environment

  • Swachh Survekshan 2021 survey

    On 26th November, President Ram Nath Kovind gave away the Swachh Survekshan awards and the cleanest city was bagged by Indore fifth time in a row. The second position was won by Surat in Gujarat and was also second last year. The third and fourth cleanest cities were Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai respectively.

  • India’s total renewable energy capacity reaches the 150 GW mark

    The Ministry of New and Renewable energy announced that India has achieved a remarkable milestone as the total capacity of renewable energy crossed 150 GW.

  • Supreme Court asks Delhi government to plant trees to combat air pollution

    The Supreme court during the hearing over the worsened condition of the air in the capital expressed concerns and questioned the steps taken by the local authorities to improve the situation.

  • EV’s to cost the same as petrol & diesel cars by 2024 in India

    Union minister of road, transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari announced that the prices of electric vehicles in India will be reduced to match the same as petrol and diesel cars by 2024.

  • Union Environment minister Bhupender Yadav urged industries to take serious note on sustainability

    In a virtual session with ICC Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that India is committed to fulfil its climate change goals and will achieve net-zero emissions by 2070."As a nation, we would reach net zero emissions by removing as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as we produce by 2070,“ he said.

  • Environmental groups oppose Rajasthan's request to fast-tracking of coal projects in Chhattisgarh

    Environmental groups have raised concern over Rajasthan CM Ashok Gahlot's request to Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to expedite the blocks over coal processing. The demand prodded by environmental activists is to declare the complete Hasdeo forest region a legally protected area, as it is a significant elephant habitat.

  • Sustainable growth goals’ list topped by Shimla

    Niti Aayog released the first ever list of Sustainable Development Goals Urban Index on Tuesday, and it was topped by Shimla. The Central government's public policy think tank analyzed urban local bodies (ULBs) across 56 cities based on 77 SDG indicators. The research was aimed at the local application of SDGs and ensuring their effective monitoring at city level .