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Haridwar: Acharya Balkrishna, who has been continuously working to give Ayurveda global recognition and to preserve India's knowledge tradition, has been honoured with another international award. He was conferred with the 'Vishwa Ayurveda Ratna' under the Earth Award and High Impact Sustainability Dialogue 2026, organised by the Net Green Foundation. The prestigious ceremony was held at UNESCO House in New Delhi, where several eminent personalities from India and abroad were present. Although ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has articulated an indicative national target to enable recognition of one lakh tribal healers while engaging them as community-level partners in strengthening health outreach in tribal areas, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey said that the Ministry earlier organised a national capacity-building programme for Tribal Healers at Hyderabad, Telangana, on January 16. Th ...Read More >
According to the latest data on the ABS Clearing-House, India has issued 3,561 compliance certificates out of a global total of 6,311, placing it far ahead of all other countries in implementing the protocol. "Out of 142 countries registered on the ABS Clearing-House, a global platform that promotes transparency and accountability, only 34 have issued Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) so far. India is followed by France with 964 certificates, Spain (320), Argentina ( ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): India's latest biodiversity milestone deserves close attention. According to a Press Information Bureau release dated 31 March 2026, India has issued 3,561 Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol, out of a global total of 6,311. As a result, India's share stands at 56.43%, which makes the claim that it accounts for "over 56 per cent" of all such certificates mathematically correct. In addition, the same release says that only ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS), accounting for more than 56 per cent of all certificates issued worldwide, an Environment Ministry official said on Tuesday. According to the latest data on the ABS Clearing-House, India has issued 3,561 IRCCs out of a global total of 6,311, placing it far ahead of all other countries in implemen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India accounts for over 56 per cent of Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance issued under the Nagoya Protocol on ABS, Environment Ministry officials said on Tuesday. The Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework ensures that when companies or individuals use biological resources, such as plants and microorganisms, the benefits arising from that use are fairly shared with local communities and farmers, who conserve these resources. According to the lates ...Read More >
The initiative has been developed by the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine (Yoga) (WHOCCIND 118), at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush. The protocols are designed as structured, evidence-based modules that integrate Yogic practices into daily life in a simple, accessible, and scalable manner. India today faces an alarming rise in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular ailments, chroni ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 has infused fresh enthusiasm among the country's youth, stressing that it is India's duty to equip the new generation with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled education. Summit sparks enthusiasm among youth Speaking at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Pradhan said the event has drawn participation with great excitement and is focussed on two broad themes, 'AI ...Read More >
As India prepares to co-host the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, it is a moment not only of policy significance but of civilisational resonance. Traditional medicine has always been a bridge between cultures, knowledge systems and societies. Today, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has transformed this inherited strength into a global instrument of goodwill, cooperation, and wellness diplomacy. The world in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine kicked off on Wednesday, with a focus on "Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being," at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, according to AYUSH press release. Union Health Minister JP Nadda and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasised the importance of traditional medicine in global healthcare. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, in the presence of U ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) As traditional medicine reclaims its place in global health discourse, the country stands at the forefront of this transformation as rich wealth of traditional knowledge, powered with modern regulation, digital systems, and scientific rigour marks India out as a world leader in this area, the government said on Tuesday. The country is set to host the second 'WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine' here from December 17-19. The theme of the summit is "Restor ...Read More >
Daporijo (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has inaugurated the TCS Secretariat Building-cum-Tagin Heritage Centre. He was attending the first-ever Tagin Seminar on 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity', organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS) in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC) at Daporijo on Saturday. In his address, the Deputy Chief Minister lauded the Tagin Cultural Soc ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh deputy CM Chowna Mein on Saturday urged people to welcome and create a conducive environment for the development of hydropower projects in the state.Speaking at the inaugural session of a seminar, titled 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity,' organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS), in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC) at Daporijo in Upper Subansiri district, Mein said the hydro projects would usher in socio-eco ...Read More >
DAPORIJO, 25 Oct: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that every religion should be respected and not criticized. He said this on the inaugural day of a two-day seminar on 'Traditional System of Tagin: Change and Continuity', being organised by the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS), in collaboration with the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC), here in Upper Subansiri district on Saturday. The DCM also inaugurated the TCS secretariat building-cum-Tagin Heritage Centre here on the occa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 8.3 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees in Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim. This is Access and Benefit Sharing amount operating under the framework of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said on Saturday. The funds were seamlessly transferred through the respective State Biodiversity Boards directly to two BMCs, namely Narrau village Biodiversity ...Read More >
The eco-friendly and low-cost device has been built to support fishing in hill streams and cage culture fish farms A research team from Nagaland University, the only central varsity in the northeastern state, has designed and patented a fish trap called "BR Fishing Trap" made entirely from locally available bamboo and plastic threads, offering an alternative to expensive market-based gears. The eco-friendly and low-cost device has been built to support fishing in hill streams and cage culture ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As we celebrate World Tourism Day, Saturday, with this year's theme 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation', Odisha is trying to emerge as a frontrunner in promoting tourism that is environmentally responsible and economically inclusive. The state's efforts reflect a larger global shift: From revenue-oriented tourism models toward those that protect ecosystems, empower communities, and preserve cultural heritage. This year's theme urges all stakeholders -- governments, tourists, bu ...Read More >
PM to address around 1,100 participants from across the country on Friday With the Rs 400-crore Gyan Bharatam project, the government is aiming to create an institution on the lines of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for the preservation and interpretation of India's manuscripts. "What ASI is for monuments, Gyan Bharatam will be for manuscripts," said Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal, addressing reporters in New Delhi on Wednesday ahead of the launch of a three-day conference beg ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said many countries around the world house India's ancient manuscripts and the country will strive to "unify this shared heritage of humanity" under the Gyan Bharatam Mission. In his address at an international conference on the theme 'Reclaiming India's Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage' at Vigyan Bhawan here, he said digitisation of India's ancient manuscripts under this mission will also help curb "intellectual piracy" ...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, Sep 12 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that digitisation of India's ancient manuscripts will help curb "intellectual piracy", adding that the information sourced to the country's traditional knowledge system has been copied and patented by others. Addressing the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam on the theme 'Reclaiming India's Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage' at Vigyan Bhawan here, the prime minister said the exercise is an extension of the cou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) The WHO has acknowledged India's efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems, the Centre said on Saturday. The World Health Organization praised the country's efforts in a technical brief - Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine. The release follows India's proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO's first-ever roadmap for using AI in traditional me ...Read More >
New Delhi: The North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index Report (2023-24), released by the NITI Aayog on Monday, has accorded all districts of Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura the Front Runner status, with the number of districts in the Aspirant or Achiever categories at zero. The report shows Mizoram's Hnahthial scored the highest (81.43) in the entire NER, and Arunachal Pradesh's Longding scored the lowest (58.71). The index measures the performance of the distr ...Read More >
Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of public understanding and participation in India's biotechnology mission, highlighting the goal of achieving a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030. He noted the significant growth of India's biotechnology ecosystem, driven by supportive policies and partnerships.Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh Monday called for a wider public understanding and inclusive participation in India's biotechnology mission, stating that every Indian is a st ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Stating that every Indian is a stakeholder in the country's bio-economy, Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for a wider public understanding and inclusive participation in India's biotechnology mission. Speaking here during the nationwide celebration of World Bio-product Day - The BioE3 Way, the Minister reiterated the government's commitment to realising a USD 300 billion bioeconomy by 2030. The Minister highlighted that India's bio ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playin ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Did you know that stones pelted by women don't scare away monkeys or that bears that return to a spot three-four times suggest that they are feeling threatened and are likely to attack? That one can read elephant behaviour from the manner in which it folds its trunk or sways its ears? That rotten sardines can keep animals away? Such seemingly obscure nuggets of information have long been part of tribal wisdom. Cashing in on this, a rich repository of traditional tribal wisdo ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 3 (ANI): Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has emerged as the thought leader shaping the global biodiversity endeavour, said Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh. He was speaking at the valedictory session of the Animal Taxonomy Summit-2025, organised by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) on Wednesday. The summit, held in Kolkata, laid emphasis on strengthening scientific research ...Read More >
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