India is grappling with a severe water crisis, losing 40 per cent of its water due to leaks, which threatens its economic progress. According to a report by Niti Aayog, India is facing the worst water crisis in its history, with nearly 600 million people experiencing high to extreme water stress. Additionally, India ranks 120 […]
The Assam government has informed that no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies have been conducted for the Sagarmala Projects in the state, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said this in a written reply in Lok Sabha. EIA is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or […]
Tata International on Monday launched Phoenix Leather, an eco-friendly product under its Earthcare® Leather range. Developed through a patented collaboration with the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai, Phoenix Leather marks a significant advancement in sustainable leather technology. P. Rajasekaran, Business Head – Finished Leather Business at Tata International, emphasized,“Tata International’s Earthcare® Leather range aims […]
Caspian Debt (Caspian Impact Investments) has launched an innovative loan product designed to boost resilience against the negative impacts of climate change. This first-of-its-kind credit facility is specifically tailored to enable Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to fund climate-adaptive products in the agricultural sector. In alignment with the Caspian Debt’s mission to enable the growth of companies […]
“Herbal care for a tiny tot’s well-being ensures that no harsh chemicals with harmful side effects affect its body and delicate skin. Some of the products even possess healing, medicinal properties to unlock substantial sustainable value for babycare,’ writes Pramita Bose. The baby care market seems to be brimming with eco-friendly commodities as sustainability scores […]
“Agriculture receives a substantial boost in this budget, a substantial allocation of Rs 1.52 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors in FY24-25,” writes Paresh Kumar, a social researcher, author, social entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of DevInsights – a leading social research-based consulting firm. The much-awaited Union Budget 2024-25 for India was unveiled today, representing […]
The latest study by DBS Bank study with the FT Longitude has revealed that Indian businesses are more focused than their global peers on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting and compliance. Among the markets surveyed, India had the highest number of executives (68 per cent) who believe that treasury and finance teams will be […]
“A gene can be short, consisting of only a few nucleotides, like the genes that code for ribosomes. Ribosomes are organelles that are involved in protein synthesis. Moreover, genes can also be terribly long, made up of millions of nucleotides. For instance, the DMD gene that codes for a protein dystrophin has over 2.2 million […]
“India’s mission-mode approach to climate action is embodied in the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which outlines strategies for sustainable development across nine national missions, including solar energy, water, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture,” writes Dr. Kirit P Solanki, ex-Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Dr. Kaviraj Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Earthood. […]
“Mother Nature’s blueprint operates in cycles and not circles giving us food for thought to create a paradigm shift from a circular economy to a regenerative economy” writes Babu Padmanabhan, Founder & Chief Knowledge Officer, STEER World. That “the material in hand remains silent if no questions are asked” has been well known in Geology […]
