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Coal Ministry Surpasses Afforestation Targets, Greening Over 2734 Hectares in FY 2023-24

The Coal Ministry  planted 51 lakh saplings, covering 2734 hectares in FY 2023-24, contributing to India’s environmental conservation efforts and NDC commitments   In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Coal Ministry has demonstrated commitment to environmental conservation by planting over 51 lakh saplings. This ambitious afforestation drive has expanded the green cover over a substantial […]

Daily progress to promote cleanliness is being monitored: FCAMIN

 The Department has identified 994 public grievances and 1496 public grievance appeals apart from 1922 files to be reviewed for weeding out to ensure the cleanliness of the office premises. During the campaign the Department will put in all efforts to dispose of the pendency in MP references, Parliamentary assurances, PMO references, IMC references, State […]

Clean Ganga Mission: Executive Committee Greenlights Seven Projects Worth Rs 285 Cr

The 51st meeting of the executive committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was held on 12 October 2023   The executive committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in the 51st meeting has approved seven projects worth around Rs 285 crore. The meeting was held on 12 October 2023. For […]

India-EU Tech Council Hosts Global Workshop on Green Energy

Summary- India and Europe are engaged in strategic coordination and engagement on trade and technology. After a meeting to discuss bilateral collaboration between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Hon. Prime Minister of India,  Narendra Modi, on  25 April, 2022, it was publicly announced. There are three working groups […]

Upcoming Funding Likely For Sustainable Coal Mining: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Summary: Secretary, Ministry of Coal said that with enhanced domestic coal production, India’s coal sector is giving the right fillip to economic growth. He said that a dedicated organization with the strong institutional framework is necessary for the scientific closure of abandoned coal mines.   To further strengthen sustainable coal mining in India and to […]

World Bank & Japan Aim To Boost Mineral Investments, Clean Energy Jobs For Developing Nations

Japanese Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi and World Bank President Ajay Banga co-hosted the event. Representatives from prospective recipient countries, Chile and India, underlined the significance of the “RISE” initiative in their development agendas The World Bank, in partnership with Japan, and joined by Italy, the Republic of Korea, Canada, and the United Kingdom, has launched […]

Domestic Steel And Cement Industry Need Rs 47 lakh Crore Investment To Meet Net Zero Goals: Report

India is the world’s second-largest producer of steel and cement, both of which have high emissions and are difficult to reduce. According to a research by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), “India’s existing steel and cement plants will require Rs 47 lakh crore (USD 627 billion) in additional capital expenditure (CAPEX) to […]

Cabinet Approves Royalty Rates For Mining Of Three Critical And Strategic Minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)

The Central Government will be able to auction blocks for lithium, niobium, and rare earth elements (REEs) for the first time in the nation thanks to the Union Cabinet’s acceptance of the specification of the royalty rate today. The royalty rate on minerals is a significant financial factor for bidders in block auctions. The Ministry […]

Study Warns Climate Change Could Render India and the Indus Valley Uninhabitably Hot for 2.2 Billion People

Humans can only withstand certain combinations of heat and humidity before their bodies begin to experience heat-related health problems, such as heat stroke or heart attack. As climate change pushes temperatures higher around the world, billions of people could be pushed beyond these limits   Climate change could expose up to 2.2 billion people in […]

OPEC Gains Prominence at COP28, Signals Oil Industry’s Involvement in Climate Debate

This year’s international gathering to tackle the climate crisis will for the first time have a major presence by an organization that sees oil demand rising to mid-century. For the first time, an organisation that anticipates a rise in oil demand through the middle of the century will have a significant representation at this year’s […]