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Sangini Saheli Marks Five Years Of Community Impact

The women-led initiative celebrated its fifth anniversary at India Habitat Centre, honouring SHG leaders and reaffirming its commitment to inclusive development Sangini Saheli, a women-led grassroots initiative focused on social empowerment, marked its fifth anniversary. Founded in 2020, the initiative has grown into a network of self-help groups (SHGs), youth collectives, and community programmes aimed […]

One Farmer Suicide Every Three Hours In Maharashtra, Assembly Told

767 suicides reported in Jan–Mar 2025; activists question efficacy of state relief measures A staggering 767 farmer suicides were recorded in Maharashtra in the first three months of 2025, averaging at least one suicide every three hours, according to a statement by State Rehabilitation Minister Makrand Patil in the legislative assembly. The grim figure has […]

How Indonesia & India Can Lead The Way In Sustainable Palm Oil Production

According to the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), around 40 per cent of Indonesia’s palm oil is cultivated by smallholders who are deeply embedded in the future of the industry Byline: Eddy Martono, Chairman Of Indonesian Palm Oil Association  I often find myself gazing at the long rows of palm stretching across […]

Coca-Cola India Foundation Starts ‘Used PET Bottle-free Puri Rath Yatra 2025’ Initiative

200 volunteers, 200 PET bins deployed as part of Maidaan Saaf to promote eco-conscious pilgrimage To promote responsible waste management during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation – along with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Puri Municipality, the District Administration (Puri), Odisha Development Management Programme (ODMP), and Y4D Foundation, has […]

New Report Flags Widespread Failures In World’s Largest Carbon Offset Projects

Analysis finds 80 per cent of offsets from major voluntary carbon market projects in 2024 unlikely to deliver promised emissions reductions A new report titled ‘Built to Fail? World’s largest carbon offset projects unlikely to deliver promised emissions reductions despite ongoing reforms’ raises significant concerns about the credibility and effectiveness of the voluntary carbon market […]

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Beyond The Seed: Rewiring Agriculture For A Climate-resilient Future

As climate disruptions upend traditional farming patterns, India’s agri-input and food sectors must adapt with system-wide strategies—from land regeneration and resilient inputs to hyper-local advisories and decentralised processing Byline: Crispino Lobo, Co-founder and Managing Trustee, WOTR In India’s dryland belts, the first sowing has become a gamble. Sometimes the rains don’t come at all; other […]

India’s Upcycled Fashion Faces Scale, Policy Hurdles

As international markets demand traceability, India’s domestic ecosystem still lacks support for true textile circularity Byline: Kashish Saxena Delhi-based fashion label Doodlage is betting on international expansion as a way to scale its upcycled business model while retaining tight control over inventory and production waste. Founded over a decade ago by designer Kriti Tula, the […]

Vescoa Immerses 400 Architecture Students In Ecological Urbanism And Sustainable City Design

Three-day program blends field learning with expert-led dialogue to instill climate-conscious values in future architects   In a step towards integrating sustainability into architectural education, Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture (VESCOA) recently hosted a three-day immersive learning program on ecological urbanism and sustainable urban futures, drawing participation from over 400 students and 20 subject […]

Shree Cement Appoints Vishal Bhardwaj As Head Of Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR veteran to steer company’s community engagement and inclusive development agenda Shree Cement, one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, has announced the appointment of Vishal Bhardwaj as its new Head – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Bhardwaj brings close to three decades of experience in designing and executing impactful CSR programmes across India and overseas. Before […]

One Year In, Bandicoot Robots Redefine Sewer Cleaning In Chennai

The results from the first year have reinforced the utility of automation in public infrastructure: cleaner cities, safer workers, and lower human health risks Chennai’s sanitation system has taken a decisive leap into the future. A year after the deployment of Bandicoot Mobility+ robots, the city has not only reduced its dependence on manual scavenging […]