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BIS Establishes A New Environment and Ecology Department To Advance Standardisation

In its endeavour to advance standardisation, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has formed a new department for standardisation, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement on Tuesday. This department will focus on the standardisation of the issues related to the environment and ecology. The ministry has named it […]

Targets 20% Blending To Diversify Ethanol Production: Amit Shah to Sugar Mills

Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has called on sugar mills to explore alternative sources for ethanol production, focusing on achieving India’s 20 per cent ethanol blending target by 2025-26, well ahead of the original 2030 deadline.  Speaking at an event organised by the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), Shah stressed the importance of […]

India’s Youth Key To Shaping Greener Future: CEEW’s Arunabha Ghosh

The only way to predict the future is to shape it and India’s youth are the key to building a greener, more sustainable world, said Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), who believes that India’s young population holds the power to drive the nation towards a sustainable future. In […]

Role Of Tech In Reducing The Workload For Women, Increasing Participation In Climate Action: Experts

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, women are emerging as pivotal agents of transformation, driving innovative solutions and championing sustainability across sectors. Recognizing this vital role, the German Embassy in New Delhi hosted a “Women as Agent of Climate Action” on 8 August 2024, focusing on the empowerment of women […]