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Children Account For 43% Of Pollution-linked Health Claims: Report

Study finds pollution-related hospitalisation claims rising sharply, with Delhi leading and Tier II cities showing growing vulnerability Children under the age of ten are the most affected by pollution-related illnesses, accounting for 43 per cent of all health insurance claims linked to air pollution, according to a new report by Policybazaar. The study highlights the […]

Private Credit Can Drive Climate-first Growth In Real Estate

New white paper highlights how ESG-integrated financing can align India’s USD 1 trillion real estate expansion with climate imperatives As India’s real estate market heads toward the USD 1 trillion mark by 2030, a new white paper by Sundaram Alternates argues that the sector’s next phase of growth must be built on sustainability and climate […]

Inox Wind Secures 100 MW Order In Gujarat

The project includes supply of 3.3 MW turbines, limited scope EPC, and long-term operations and maintenance servicesInox Wind, a leading Indian wind energy solutions provider, has secured an order for 100 megawatts (MW) from a green energy transition platform for projects being developed in Gujarat. The order covers the supply of Inox Wind’s 3.3 MW […]

Government To Boost Global Reach Of Tribal Products: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister calls for transforming “Van Dhan to Vyapar Dhan” to empower tribal communities and showcase their craftsmanship worldwide The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Wednesday announced that the government will extend full support to tribal products with export potential through e-commerce platforms, international warehouses, and retail trade networks. Addressing the […]

Global Cooling Demand To Triple by 2050, Warns UNEP Report At COP30

UN study urges rapid shift to sustainable cooling; adopting low-energy and passive solutions could cut emissions by 64 per cent and save USD 43 trillion Global demand for cooling is projected to more than triple by 2050, threatening to overwhelm electricity systems and accelerate climate change, according to a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report […]

Waaree Energies Unveils 350KW Manav Inverter Series For Solar Projects

New three-phase inverters with six MPPTs aim to boost safety, efficiency, and performance across utility, C&I, and Kusum Yojana installations Waaree Energies, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has launched its new 350-kilowatt (KW) Manaav Series of inverters for utility, commercial and industrial (C&I), and Kusum Yojana solar projects. The launch strengthens the company’s […]

Vedanta Empowers 12 Lakh Learners Through Quality Education

Company strengthens education-to-employment pipeline through digital learning, inclusion, and skill development initiatives across India Vedanta said it has reached over 12 lakh children and youth through its education programmes in FY25, aimed at improving access to learning, digital literacy, and employability. The company’s initiatives, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2030 and the UN […]

Maharashtra Signs Rs 8,000 Cr MoU With GSC Group For 1,500 MW Hydropower Project

The Singapore-based firm will develop the Panchmauli-Devalipada pumped storage project in Dhule and Nandurbar, expected to generate 1,500 MW and boost local employment and revenue The Maharashtra government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs 8,000 crore with Singapore-based GSC Group for developing the 1,500-megawatt Panchmauli-Devalipada Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project across Dhule and […]

Government Earns Over Rs 4,000 Cr From Scrap Disposal Under Special Swachhata Drives

The revenue was generated through the disposal of scrap, including electronic waste, collected from various ministries and departments during five annual Special Swachhata (cleanliness) campaigns conducted since 2021 The Central government has earned more than Rs 4,085 crore and 24 lakh through the disposal of scrap, including electronic waste, generated from various ministries and departments […]

Extreme Heatwave Turns Amazon Waters Deadly For Dolphins, Threatens Aquatic Habitats

Study finds record warming in Amazon lakes during 2023–24 droughts, triggering mass die-offs of fish and river dolphins and threatening freshwater ecosystems An unprecedented heatwave and drought in 2023 turned several of the Amazon’s lakes into near-boiling basins, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees, according to a new study by researcher Ayan Fleischmann and colleagues. […]