New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) In an initiative aimed at environmental conservation and sustainable development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will install special collection boxes for old clothes at 10 major stations. She said that at these stations, people can deposit garments they no longer wear. These clothes will be recycled and converted into useful products.Chief Minister Gupta said the Delhi government is continuously working…
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Gandhinagar, May 24 (IANS) Gujarat is advancing towards environmentally friendly and sustainable development through the modernisation of its road infrastructure. To add strength to the state’s green corridors, the state government is set to undertake Rs 1,147 crores project, for the construction of climate-resilient roads using modern technology. Work on 20 roads across various districts of the state will begin using green technology, with old road materials being reused to reduce costs and pro…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The government on Saturday released detailed operational guidelines for the implementation of the BHAVYA Scheme, a landmark initiative aimed at developing investment-ready, world-class industrial parks across the country.BHAVYA has been designed to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem through development of integrated industrial infrastructure aligned with the objectives of ‘Make in India’, ‘PM Gati Shakti’, and the Government’s broader vision of positi…
New Delhi/Gothenburg, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday jointly wrote an op-ed titled “India and Sweden: Delivering Growth, Resilience and Sustainability… Together”, highlighting the urgent need for stronger international cooperation to tackle climate change, economic fragmentation and industrial transformation.In the joint op-ed, the two leaders stressed that the world is currently facing a defining moment marked by geopolitical uncerta…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Indian Government as Chair at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital from May 20 to 22, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.The session will bring together over 60 senior delegates representing 20 APO member economies.The inaugural session on Thursday will be attended by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. APO dir…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India and Norway has strengthened their science and technology partnership with the signing of five major agreements focused on green energy, sustainable development, ocean technology, innovation and geoscience collaboration during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway.The collaborations are aimed at strengthening institutional partnerships, promoting industry and startup engagement, enhancing academic cooperation and accelerating sustainable growth initiative…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) BJP MP, Manoj Tiwari, on Monday participated in the ‘Metro Monday’ campaign by travelling in the Delhi Metro and an electric auto along with NDMC Vice Chairman, Kuljeet Singh Chahal, while also promoting Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption through a new parking rebate initiative in the national Capital.The campaign, following the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, focussed on encouraging the use of public transpo…
Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Sweden’s Gothenburg on Sunday and said that the “partnership between India and Europe is not just limited to economic figures only but it is guided by common values, democracy and diversity”. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, senior European industry leaders, and representatives from leading European and Indian companies …
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) to facilitate cooperation between the two premier exploration agencies aimed at enhancing coal and mineral exploration for energy and non-energy minerals, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Coal on Friday. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed at a review meeting held by Minister of State for Co…
New Delhi/Oslo, May 12 (IANS) Norway’s Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit as “historic”, underlining its importance for strengthening India–Norway relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors. Speaking to IANS ahead of the summit, Stener said the visit carries special significance as it marks the first trip by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years.”This is a very import…