New Delhi , June 20 (IANS) Despite mounting evidence that Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the federal government has sharply reduced climate-related development spending in its budget for FY2026-27, even as neighboring countries continue to increase investments in climate resilience and adaptation, a report has said.The federal government has allocated only Rs 2.4 billion (approximately $8.6 million) for climate-related projects under the Public Sector Developm…
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New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening India’s climate observation infrastructure, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, have signed an agreement to establish a long-term climate monitoring station under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON) at Devasthal in Uttarakhand’s Himalayan region.The MoU was signed online on June 18 by IITM Director Dr. A. Suryach…
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR‑IIOR) in Hyderabad developed and demonstrated a biopolymer‑based Smart Seed Coating Technology to improve seed quality, crop establishment and yields, an official statement said on Thursday.According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, demonstrations conducted in Telangana recorded nearly 30 per cent yield improvements in groundnut and soybean when compared to conventional farmer p…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Saturday that India’s success of the Viksit Bharat @2047 rests on the robust integration of agriculture, knowledge, research and innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day national conference “Sustainable Agriculture for Viksit Bharat@2047: Tradition, Technology and Tangible Outcomes”, Birla said, “India’s agriculture is not merely the backbone of the economy but also the cornerstone of our cultural consciousne…
Indore, June 13 (IANS) Collective commitment to food security, climate resilience, sustainable farming and farmer empowerment at a time of global uncertainties, the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting concluded here on Saturday with the unanimous adoption of the ‘Indore Declaration’. The deliberations revolved around four key priorities: ensuring food and nutritional security; promoting agricultural trade and cooperation; advancing regenerative, climate‑resilient and sustainable practic…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India on Friday appealed to BRICS nations for greater collaboration, urging all member countries to work together towards empowering small farmers, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the world.Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that collective efforts by BRICS nations can provide a new direction to global agriculture and contribute significantly to building a more secure, sustainable and inclusive agricultural f…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu arrived at the Cabinet meeting in a single vehicle on Tuesday in a notable gesture towards resource conservation.The two senior ministers chose to carpool, setting an example of responsible fuel usage in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated appeals to the nation to save petrol and diesel.The ministers trav…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The India-Nordic Summits have served as the institutional cornerstone of engagement, facilitating structured dialogue between New Delhi and the five Nordic countries and deepening cooperation in maritime security, the blue economy, and sustainable infrastructure.These are not ceremonial exchanges but a reflection of India’s calculated effort to embed itself in the ongoing reconfiguration of global supply chains across democratic economies, a report has stated.”For cent…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) Tourism and environmental conservation must move together as Kerala’s natural beauty remains the biggest strength of the state’s tourism sector, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh said on Friday, while inaugurating the state-level World Environment Day celebrations at Kovalam beach.The Tourism Department will launch a year-long environmental conservation and awareness campaign involving students, youth and tourism clubs, the Minister said.The initiative aims t…
Agartala, June 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), comprising various Central para-military forces, have planted 6.40 crore trees across the country over the past eight years as part of efforts to protect forests and strengthen India’s environment. Addressing BSF personnel at the Lankamura Border Outpost along the India–Bangladesh border in West Tripura district, the Home Minister said that this year a smaller number of trees wou…