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New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): World Bank President Ajay Banga has praised the Uttar Pradesh government for presenting a successful model of resilience-based agriculture that supports small farmers. He said the State has effectively demonstrated how digital systems and cooperative frameworks can strengthen the agricultural ecosystem and improve livelihoods. Also Read | 'Jalebi Fafda x Daily Lafda': Samay Raina Meets 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' Actor Dilip Joshi; Netizens Hilariousl ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 16 (PTI) World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has praised Uttar Pradesh's efforts to integrate technology with agriculture, describing the state's "resilient farming model" a global example for small and marginal farmers. Speaking at the AgriConnect Flagship event during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank, Banga showcased the UP model, having visited the state and seen things for himself in May, said the state's director of information, Vishal Singh. "The World Bank also ...Read More >
Vijayawada: A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah approved a series of mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects for nine states with a total outlay of Rs 4,645.60 crore. Andhra Pradesh is among the beneficiary states, with projects that are expected to significantly strengthen its disaster preparedness and resilience. The committee cleared the Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP) Phase-2 covering 11 major cities across the country, including Visa ...Read More >
Addressing scientists, researchers and stakeholders, Pemmasani said India has shown an "unwavering commitment" to provide housing for all. "From mud walls to 3D printing, India has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to providing safe, strong and sustainable homes for all. These 3D-printed houses are not merely about technology -- they represent a future where housing is affordable, adaptable and environmentally-responsible," the minister of state for rural development said. Highlighting th ...Read More >
To reduce crop losses and boost value addition, 1,000 new processing and packaging units will be set up with subsidies of up to ₹25 lakh per unit. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses', a flagship initiative aimed at reducing import dependence and boosting domestic output. The scheme, with a financial outlay of ₹11,440 crore, will run from 2025-26 to 2030-31. Target: 350 lakh tonnes production by 2030-31 In a press release, the government said t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a six-year central scheme aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses production, with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore. The "Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses", approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be for the period from 2025-26 to 2030-31. The mission follows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement in the 2025-26 Budget. The mission will particularly focus on increasing ...Read More >
The ESG policy has been formulated on the basis of the assessment that environmentally friendly and relatively low-polluting industries are suitable for the State's industrial ecosystem. Kerala has now become the first State to implement a comprehensive ESG policy, says Rajeeve The Cabinet on Tuesday approved an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy to implement a governance framework for investments in the State. The ESG policy has been formulated on the basis of the assessment t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh will lead the Indian delegation to the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) at Kleinmond, Western Cape in South Africa. During the summit, which will be held from October 1 to 3, Harivansh will participate in key deliberations that underscore India's commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development. A statement from Harivansh's office said he will speak in two thematic sessions: 'Strengthening Disaster Resilienc ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Having issued India's first listed sustainability-linked Bond, for USD 60 million, under the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) ESG Bond Framework in June this year, Indian multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has now secured a Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) worth USD 700 million with Standard Chartered. The development underscores L&T's commitment to sustainable business practices and its continued efforts to augment the sustainable business po ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, will be leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit (P20), scheduled to be held in Kleinmond, Western Cape, South Africa, from October 1 to 3. Rajya Sabha Sources told ANI on Monday that during the Summit, Deputy Chairman Harivansh will participate in key deliberations, reaffirming India commitment to global cooperation, democratic engagement, and sustainable d ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], September 29: The ESG Research Foundation (ESGRF), a leading Section 8 not-for-profit organization, successfully concluded its prestigious 3rd Prithvi Award ceremony at the Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi, September 27, 2025. The event recognized and honoured more than 25 organizations for their outstanding contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. The ceremony was graced by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Law and Justice and Minist ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 28 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley, located in the Lahaul-Spiti district, has been recognised as India's first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO's prestigious Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. According to an official release, the recognition was formally conferred during the 37th International Coordinating Council (MAB-ICC) meeting, held in Hangzhou, China, from September 26 to 28. With this inclusion, India now has 13 Biosphere ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley in Lahaul-Spiti district has been recognised as India's first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO's prestigious Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme. The recognition was formally conferred during the 37th International Coordinating Council (MAB-ICC) meeting held in Hangzhou, China, from September 26 to 28. With this inclusion, India now has 13 Biosphere Reserves in the MAB Network. This feat has been made possible due to t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Solidaridad Asia, in collaboration with The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) and the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA), released a research-backed white paper titled Path to Palm Oil Self-Sufficiency in India. The white paper provides a comprehensive strategy to reduce India's heavy reliance on palm oil imports, boost domestic production, and achieve up to 50% self-sufficiency by 2047, potentially saving trillions of dollars in import costs while enhancing farmer income and en ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Sep, 2025) The national and international experts have warned that Pakistan's soil health is deteriorating rapidly due to the excessive and unnecessary use of chemical fertilizers, stressing that regenerative agriculture, biodiversity restoration and vermicomposting must be promoted to ensure fertile and sustainable land for future generations. The Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) spokesperson informed that a special seminar on "Soil Health W ...Read More >
India's goods exports increased 6.7 per cent (year-on-year) in August 2025 to $35.10 billion fuelled by sectors such as gem & jewellery, engineering, electronics and petroleum products. Shipments to Washington continued to be front-loaded by exporters to avoid the brunt of US tariffs but there was a slowdown compared to the previous months, per data released by the Commerce & Industry Ministry on Monday. Trade deficit narrowed significantly to $26.49 billion in August 2025, from $35.64 billion ...Read More >
Kochi, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said Kerala, which has a higher urban growth rate than the national average, is preparing to address the challenges of urbanisation. He was speaking after inaugurating the Urban Conclave organised by the Local Self-Government Department here as part of an effort to formulate an urban policy for the state. The conclave is being held in Kochi on Friday and Saturday. The chief minister said that the rapid urbanisation in Kerala needs to be closely ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 12: National Conference Chief Spokesperson and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq on Friday represented the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Kerala Urban Conclave 2025. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister for Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, along with Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Kerala's Minister for Local Self-Government, B.L. Rajesh. Speaking at the Conclave, Tanvir advocated for the esta ...Read More >
Kochi, Sep 12: Tanvir Sadiq, Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and MLA from Zadibal, represented the Chief Minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah, at the Kerala Urban Conclave 2025 on Friday, calling for the establishment of an Urban Commission in J&K inspired by Kerala's pioneering model. The conclave was inaugurated by Union Minister for Power, Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, along with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Kerala Minister for Local Se ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala), September 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is steadily emerging as a model for mountain urbanisation, with development efforts focused on sustainability and climate resilience, PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Friday. Addressing the Conclave on 'Sustainable Urbanisation and Climate-Resilient Development, ' Singh said that Himachal, being one of the most ecologically sensitive regions, requires a distinct model of urban growth that balances development with ...Read More >
The state government has adopted measures like climate-smart building codes, vulnerability assessments in urban master plans, and ecosystem-based adaptation to tackle challenges posed by climate change, he said in a statement issued here. Technology is being integrated with traditional knowledge for early warning systems, slope stabilisation through bio-engineering, and smart water management to ensure water security, he added. Himachal has become the first state in the country to achieve 100 ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala), September 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is steadily emerging as a model for mountain urbanisation, with development efforts focused on sustainability and climate resilience, PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Friday. Addressing the Conclave on 'Sustainable Urbanisation and Climate-Resilient Development, ' Singh said that Himachal, being one of the most ecologically sensitive regions, requires a distinct model of urban growth that balances development with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) The Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) is preparing to chart its next phase of toilet construction, having built more than 11.93 crore household toilets. In addition, till now under the initiative, 2.62 lakh community sanitary complexes have been constructed, and 4.76 lakh villages have been declared as ODF Plus Model, according to the government. The next phase begins once Phase II concludes in March 2026. On Monday, the Ministry of Jal Shakti will convene a nation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Monday, chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to assess the current state of the agriculture sector across India. According to a press release issued by PIB, the meeting prominently reviewed rainfall patterns, crop conditions, and the ongoing flood situation in parts of Punjab. In the course of the meeting, Agriculture Secretary Dr Devesh Chaturve ...Read More >
Water Crisis to Water Security: The Art of Living's Scalable Model for a Water Positive India Water Crisis to Water Security: The Art of Living's Scalable Model for a Water Positive India 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2025 | 12:00 PM IST PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 26: Water is India's lifeline - and its looming crisis. With 80% of the country's water needs met through fast-depleting groundwater, and erratic monsoons failing to replenish rivers and reservoirs, the thr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that India would be happy to share its experiences in initiatives such as Unified Payments Interface (UPI) systems, 'Jan Dhan', and Aadhaar with Fiji. As part of our modern and multifaceted partnership, India is privileged to partner in the socio-economic development of Fiji with a particular focus on Fijian priorities such as health, capacity building and training, and climate resilience, she said. Her assertion came during a mee ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India holds significant potential in supporting other countries to boost their food security with technologies and best practices, a senior World Food Programme (WFP) official said on Monday. WFP has also stressed its commitment to deepening collaboration and partnership with India in the collective fight against food insecurity, according to an official release. Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of WFP, on Monday met Devesh Chaturvedi, Se ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India's commercial office market continues to ride on the back of large-sized transactions, with deals over 100,000 sq. ft. driving the bulk of Grade A space uptake for the past five years. In the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), such transactions accounted for 51% of the total leasing activity across the top seven cities, translating into 17.2 million sq. ft., according to Colliers' latest report. This trend underscores occupiers' sustained appetite for high-quality, scalable office spa ...Read More >
'Turtle Walker', a documentary directed by Taira Malaney, is set for its Indian debut at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala. The film explores Satish Bhaskar's mission to save sea turtles from extinction in the 1970s, backed by notable filmmakers like Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. 'Turtle Walker', an award-winning documentary by Tiger Baby and Emaho Films, is gearing up for its Indian premiere at the 17th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala on ...Read More >
New Delhi: A parliamentary committee has expressed serious concern over China's expanding naval presence and strategic infrastructure in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The committee on external affairs, headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, was of the view that the expanding Chinese presence in the IOR highlighted the risks it poses to India's national security and regional influence. The panel called for strengthening the maritime strategy to counter the Chinese expansion and Influence in ...Read More >
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