New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Japan have signed an agreement on the first co-development project in the defence sector. Addressing a joint press meet with his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, following their meeting at Hyderabad House here, PM Modi stated that Japan has played a significant role in India’s growth story.Describing PM Takaichi as his “younger sister”, PM Modi stated that her visit starts a new chapter in the India-J…
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Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) In a move towards sustainable waste management and energy self-reliance, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday approved the ‘Maharashtra State Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026.’The policy aims to tackle the rising challenges of urban waste and agricultural residue by converting them into clean, renewable fuel.Maharashtra currently generates approximately 24,500 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste daily from 423 urban local …
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) India’s shift towards a circular economy in agriculture is aimed at turning “waste to wealth” as the country’s 350 million tonnes of annual agricultural residues have the potential to generate over 18,000 MW of power every year, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.In addition to energy generation, these residues can be used to produce nutrient-rich organic fertilisers. Such fertilisers help enhance soil health and reduce dependence on chemical inputs i…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Jal Shakti Ministry made significant strides in 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II, with over 83 per cent of villages declared as ODF Plus (Model), more than 5.27 lakh villages having arrangements for solid waste management and 5.41 lakh villages having arrangements for liquid waste management, an official said on Thursday.The Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign, conducted during September and October, witnessed mass participation and Jan Bhagid…