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NGT Directs Delhi Chief Secy To Ascertain Authority’s On Illegal Groundwater Extraction

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Delhi to determine which authority is responsible for regulating illegal groundwater extraction. The directive follows confusion among various respondents about their responsibilities. The issue involved was the illegal extraction of groundwater by 536 hotels/guest houses operating in the Paharganj area of Delhi. On 06.02.2024, […]

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 […]

Maharashtra Govt, Schneider Electric To Leverage AI, ML To Tackle Water Mismanagement

India is grappling with a severe water crisis, losing 40 per cent of its water due to leaks, which threatens its economic progress. According to a report by Niti Aayog, India is facing the worst water crisis in its history, with nearly 600 million people experiencing high to extreme water stress. Additionally, India ranks 120 […]

No Environmental Impact Assessment Studies For Sagarmala Project In Assam: Centre

The Assam government has informed that no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies have been conducted for the Sagarmala Projects in the state, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said this in a written reply in Lok Sabha. EIA is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or […]

Net Zero: Transforming Economies For Livable Earth

The journey towards net zero emissions is arduous but essential. It requires collective action, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to building a more sustainable future, writes Aun Abdullah, Head-ESG Lodha With global greenhouse gas emissions reaching record highs and the carbon budget rapidly depleting, the urgency to shift towards a low-carbon and ultimately net-zero carbon economy has […]

SBM 2.0 Gets $200 Million Boost From ADB

ADB funds a potential waste management initiative as India sets out to make 100 cities garbage-free by 2026 by transforming sanitation practices, fostering resilience, and empowering communities With a significant USD 200 million loan, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is bringing much-needed life to India’s Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. The mission’s bold objective is to eliminate […]