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Taking Baby Steps Into Sustainability To A Secure Future

“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 […]

Union Budget 2024-25: Promises And Gaps In Social Sector Development

“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 […]

Genetic Engineering: Redefining Life’s Blueprin

“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 Climate Tightrope: Green Growth For Viksit Bharat

“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. […]

Creating Regenerative Economy Through Materials Science Innovation For Sustainable World & Cleaner Future

“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 […]

Powering Progress: Corporate India’s Pivotal Role In Renewable Energy Transition

“A mix of direct renewable energy consumption from the grid, on-site generation and strategic use of energy attribute certificates can significantly green their energy profile,” writes Rohit Bhagwat, office managing principal, ZS and member of the global ESG steering committee of ZS. India stands at a critical juncture on its path to a renewable energy-powered […]

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Vedanta Aluminium Wins Multiple Accolades For Environment & Energy Excellence

Vedanta Aluminium has won the prestigious Kalinga Energy Excellence Award and Kalinga Environment Excellence Award for its alumina refinery unit at Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district. These awards were presented by the Institute of Quality and Environment Management (IQEMS) in association with the Odisha State Pollution Control Board and the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad. Vedanta’s Lanjigarh […]

India’s Leap Into The ESG Space: A Game-Changer For Industries

“Industries stand to gain big time by adopting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices for the long haul,” writes Sanghamitra Mishra, Project Manager (Sustainability expert) Karkinos Healthcare.  Picture this: businesses of all sizes, from tiny chai stalls to towering tech giants, joining forces to make the world a greener, fairer, and more transparent place. Sounds […]

Bhupender Yadav Takes Charge As Minister of Environment In Modi 3.0 Govt

Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday took charge as the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He had held the same portfolio in the previous Modi government after taking it over from Prakash Javadekar in July 2021. After assuming the charge, Yadav said that he would work with full readiness to discharge the responsibilities of the […]