Gandhinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) Surat has taken a significant step towards becoming a zero-waste city, emerging as a national model for sustainable management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste and achieving 100 per cent recycling of construction waste and measurable reductions in carbon emissions.Traditionally known for its diamond and textile industries, Surat is now being recognised for its environmental initiatives.During the state government’s declared Urban Development Year, the S…
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New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) An industry leader on Wednesday welcomed the India–European Union trade agreement, calling it a transformative opportunity for the textile, chemical and pharma-linked industries, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership seen as central to unlocking long-term growth and global competitiveness.Speaking to IANS, Bhadresh Dodhia, Director of Dodhia Synthetics Limited, said the agreement marks one of the most significant moments for the Indian textile sector, as it …
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) NITI Aayog has launched three reports on Enhancing Circular Economy in End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), Waste Tyres and E-waste and Lithium-ion Batteries in India. These reports analyse challenges in the circular economy ecosystem in India and provide recommendations for infrastructure development, sector formalisation, strengthening the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, and enhancing economic potential for revenue generation, according to an official stateme…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is witnessing a major transformation in its energy sector, with strong focus on bio-energy, ethanol blending and circular economy solutions, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday. This vision is being prominently showcased at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, Puri added.Speaking on the sidelines of IEW 2026, Puri highlighted that India has made remarkable progress in bio-fuel…
Jaipur, Dec 30 (IANS) In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday at the Chief Minister’s Office, the Rajasthan government approved several major policy decisions focused on environmental protection, sustainable development, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, industrial growth, and employee welfare. Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel, and PHED Minister Kanhaiyalal informed in a joint press briefing that …
Gandhinagar, Dec 23 (IANS) The second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Kutch and Saurashtra, scheduled to be held in Rajkot in January 2026, will spotlight Alang’s four decades of achievements and project the state’s maritime strength on the global stage.Developed under the guidance of the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), the Alang-Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard has emerged as one of the world’s largest and most trusted ship recycling hubs, accounting for nearly 32 pe…