Guwahati, July 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced a statewide mega plantation campaign under the ‘Brikhya Bandhu’ initiative, under which 10 lakh students will plant and nurture one crore saplings to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. Sharing details of the programme on social media, the Chief Minister said the unique initiative aims to encourage environmental stewardship among students while significantly enhancing the state’s green cover.”While some c…
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Imphal, July 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that the use of biofertilisers to promote total organic farming is one of the key components of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, emphasising that sustainable agricultural practices are essential for ensuring healthier people and a healthier environment. The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating a Bioreactor Unit for Biofertiliser Production at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-N…
Bhavnagar, July 2 (IANS) Natural farming should be expanded through public participation to reduce farming costs, improve public health and build a “poison-free India”, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat said while addressing a natural farming seminar at Sartanpar village in Bhavnagar district. Chairing the seminar, the Governor described natural farming as more than an agricultural practice, calling it a national mission linked to human health, environmental conservation, soil fertility and the w…
Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Seychelles National Assembly Speaker, Azarel Ernesta, praised the democracy of India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a special address during his state visit to the archipelagic island. “Democracy is a journey experienced by each nation in its own time and in its own way, and India stands as a beacon of excellence, not just as the largest democracy in the world, but also as the Mother of Democracy…,” Ernesta said in her remarks on the occasion.”I believe you …
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday led volunteers, social organisations and residents in a voluntary service campaign at Yamuna Ghat in Chilla village as part of the ‘Clean Delhi with CM’ cleanliness campaign. Appreciating the volunteers and social organisations that participated in the campaign, Chief Minister Gupta said that the Delhi government considers public participation the greatest strength of this initiative.She said that with the joint efforts of …
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) In his latest edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted an inspiring grassroots effort from Biora of Rajgarh district, where local women have transformed plastic waste into a powerful tool for environmental conservation and urban beautification. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister urged citizens to reflect on cleanliness and the often-overlooked individuals who shoulder the responsibility of maintaining it.”Dear countrymen, we all want ou…
Dahod, June 24 (IANS) As opportunities for science, engineering and medical education expand across Gujarat’s tribal belt, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday said students from remote tribal areas are increasingly gaining access to professional courses and careers that were once difficult to pursue due to limited educational infrastructure. Addressing gatherings during the second day of the 24th ‘Shala Praveshotsav’ (school enrolment drive) in Dahod district, Patel enrolled more than …
Nairobi, June 23 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, on Tuesday held a meeting with the country’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry discussing strengthening of cooperation in the field of climate action.“High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika called on the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Hon. Deborah Mlongo Barasa,” the High Commission of India in Nairobi wrote on X.“The discussions focused on strengthening In…
Jabalpur, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday participated in the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati University here as the chief guest, delivering an inspiring address that emphasised the transformative power of education for both individual growth and national development.Speaking at the event, President Murmu highlighted the critical role of education in uplifting communities, particularly tribal populations.She stressed the need to ensure that tribal youth have equal o…
Jaipur, June 20 (IANS) Rajasthan marked a major milestone in sustainable urban transportation on Saturday as Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flagged off 29 state-of-the-art electric buses for Jaipur under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme and virtually inaugurated 18 electric buses for Bhilwara. The launch marks the introduction of electric bus services in Rajasthan for the first time. Flagging off the buses from Jaipur’s Amar Jawan Jyoti, the Chief Minister said the initiative would strengthen clean, s…