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Incorporating Climate Change Effects To Enhance Mental Health Services: WHO

Climate change is increasingly impacting mental health and psychosocial well-being, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, calling on member countries in Southeast Asia Region to strengthen mental health systems and services to address this growing challenge. “Climate change exacerbates many social, environmental, and economic risk factors for mental health and psychosocial well-being. Among WHO regions, […]

India Urges Global South For Strong Climate Finance In COP29

India has called on the Global South to unite in demanding a robust new climate finance goal at the upcoming UN climate change conference, COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Union Environment Ministry Secretary Leela Nandan emphasised the importance of securing firm commitments to combat global warming and ensure climate justice during her address at the third […]

Narayana Murthy Raises Concerns Over India’s Population Growth

N.R. Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, expressed his concerns about India’s growing population and its potential impact on the country’s sustainability during the convocation ceremony at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) in Prayagraj. Addressing the gathering, Murthy highlighted that since the Emergency period, India has not focused enough on population control, a factor […]

Xolopak India ‘Sustainable Disposable Packaging’ Files For Ipo On NSE Emerge

Xolopak India or XIL, a Pune-based manufacturer in sustainable disposable packaging, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with NSE Emerge. The company aims to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) by issuing up to 52.86 lakh equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each. Beeline Capital Advisors is acting […]

India-Australia RISE Accelerator Invites Startups,MSMEs In Climate-Smart Agritech

Niti aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), an arm of the Australian government, has invited applications from startups and MSMEs for the Climate Smart Agritech cohort under the Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator program. This program is designed to support businesses aiming for […]

Sebi Proposes Expansion of Sustainable Finance in India’s Securities Market

India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has put forward a proposal to broaden the scope of sustainable finance within the country’s securities market. This move includes the introduction of a new investment product aimed at further embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial practices. The key feature of […]

Centre Notifies SOP For Green Tug Transition Program, Investment Of Over 1000 Cr

The Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal officially unveiled the SOP for Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) today in New Delhi. This landmark initiative is set to drive the transition from conventional fuel-based harbour tugs to greener, more sustainable alternatives, marking a major step in India’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the […]

BLR Delhi Airports Achieve Key Sustainability Milestones

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and Delhi International Airport have reached significant sustainability milestones, solidifying their leadership in airport carbon management and environmental responsibility. BLR Airport, operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), announced that it has become the first airport in Asia to receive the highest Level 5 accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI). […]

NDMC Presents 11-point Plan for Sustainable Future

On Thursday 15 August, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Naresh Kumar presented an 11-point action plan, setting the agenda for the upcoming year. The disclosure took place at Palika Kendra during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, where Kumar also hoisted the national flag. The comprehensive plan outlines the NDMC’s focus on a variety of […]

Farmers were Never Priority of Previous Govt: Agriculture Minister

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that since independence, the Prime Minister has been hoisting the flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort, but earlier no government had invited farmers on Independence Day because farmers were never in the priority of previous governments. Chouhan was addressing […]