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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 […]

REC Group Releases ESG Report Highlighting Major Sustainability Achievements

REC Group, an international solar energy company, has released its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing significant sustainability improvements from 2020 to 2023. The report underscores REC’s responsible business practices and environmental stewardship. The report highlights notable reductions in resource consumption across various metrics. The intensity of process water consumption decreased by 50 […]

Delhi Airport Becomes 1st Airport In India To Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport Status Under ACI

The Delhi Airport became the first Indian airport to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport status under Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program on Wednesday, 14 August . In a press release, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airport Infrastructure Limited, announced that the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) […]

93% of Institutional Investors Consider Sustainability Info When Making Investment Decisions: Study

According to a new study, a significant 93 per cent of Indian institutional investors now factor in sustainability information when making investment decisions. The study, titled ‘Investor Trust in Sustainability Data,’ was released by Deloitte and The Fletcher School. The report shows that about 78 per cent of these investors allocate up to 30 per […]

Dia Mirza Urges People To Return To Sustainable Roots

Dia Mirza, an actor, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador and United Nations Secretary-General Advocate for Sustainable Development has often been vocal for change and has contributed her efforts in the field of social change, conservation and the environment, urged people on thinking more about India’s future. Sharing her thoughts, Dia told ANI, “Everything we use in […]