Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Saturday between the Government of Maharashtra’s strategic advisory body, Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), and Earth Day Network India to implement environmental initiatives across the state. Under the pact, 56 lakh trees will be planted along with various programmes to accelerate climate action in Maharashtra. The MoU, signed on the occasion of Earth Day 2026, is expected to strengthen the framework f…
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Gwalior, March 28 (IANS) WWF India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), on Saturday organised awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior to mark 20 years of Earth Hour, with a nationwide call to “Give an Hour for Earth”. The activities were conducted under WWF-India’s Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) as part of the nationwide observance of Earth Hour.The programme was held in …
March 13 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday planted a sapling of Pyrus calleryana at Plaza de la India in Chile’s Santiago, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative while also highlighting the global relevance of Mission LiFE. “Planted a sapling of Pyrus calleryana at Plaza de la India in Santiago, Chile, taking forward Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s clarion call to plant a tree in honour of one’s mother, ‘Ek Ped Maa …
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to protecting the Aravalli Range while responding to a discussion in the Rajya Sabha. During the debate on the functioning of his ministry, Yadav said that the Supreme Court of India had positively acknowledged the ministry’s Green Aravalli Project in its recent decision.He noted that the initial paragraphs of the court’s judgment pra…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on Holi eve, an official said. In his message, Birla said, “Heartfelt greetings to all on the joyous festival of Holi, the celebration of colours, enthusiasm, and mutual harmony.”He said that the festival of colours is a vibrant expression of our rich culture, traditions, and brotherhood.”Holi reminds us that no matter how many challenges life may bring, the colours of love, faith, and positivity can…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Popularising nature-based solutions to make Holi and other festivals vibrant, joyful, and eco-friendly, the Environment Ministry conducted workshops across Eco-Clubs to promote safe and sustainable celebrations aligned with Mission LiFE, an official said on Tuesday.Through hands-on sessions, students are learning to prepare natural colours using edible and leafy vegetables. Green is derived from fresh leafy greens, red from beetroot, yellow from turmeric (haldi), and or…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering youth and building a Viksit Bharat found strong expression at the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026’. At this platform, young participants from across the country presented innovative ideas directly before the Prime Minister and Union Ministers. Several of these youth-driven suggestions were later reflected in the Union Budget. This effort underlined a significant moment in participatory policymaking.Sakshi Pa…
Raipur, Feb 5 (IANS) Chhattisgarh’s Sakshi Pandey, who was among 25 young participants in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD-2026), was filled with joy and excitement as she received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Pandey, a resident of Bhilai in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, who had got an opportunity to give a presentation before PM Modi during the VBYLD in New Delhi, had shared her views on the topic of building a sustainable and green developed Ind…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister of State L. Murugan in New Delhi, and stated that this festival strengthens the idea of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’. He added that the Tamil culture does not only belong to India but is a “shared heritage of all humanity”.He offered prayers and also fed cows on the auspicious occasion.Addressing a gathering on the occasion, PM Modi said, “Today, Pongal ha…
Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday said the government is committed to the conservation of the Aravali mountain range. With this objective, the government is implementing the Haryana Aravali Green Wall Project, which focuses on addressing major environmental challenges such as desertification, land degradation, and drought. A detailed action plan has been prepared to implement this project by 2030. Expressing gratitude to the C…