In Short : Union MoS Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh inaugurated the Vriksh Utpadak Mela in Gonda today, emphasizing the role of agroforestry in boosting farmer incomes and sustainability. The event showcased tree-based farming, innovative practices, and value-added products, encouraging rural communities to adopt eco-friendly models. The mela aims to strengthen livelihoods while supporting India’s green […]
Parliament Question:- National Clean Air Programme – EQ
In Short : In Parliament, the Environment Ministry disclosed that only 25 out of 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme achieved the 40% PM₁₀ reduction target. While 103 cities showed some improvement, fund utilisation remains low—Delhi spent only around 22–32% of its allocation. MPs expressed concern over rising pollution levels in cities like […]
Not Easy to Ensure Development, Clean Air, Climate Action For Such Huge Population: Union Minister Ashwini Choubey – EQ Mag Pro
In his address, Choubey said the country is focussed on lowering its carbon emissions by reducing its dependency on fossil fuel. New Delhi : India’s growing population needs to be controlled, Minister of State (MoS) for Environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey said on Friday, while reiterating that it is not easy to ensure development, clean air […]
Egypt launches initiative for environmental sustainability in villages
Egypt’s Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad, and Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs Nabila Makram have launched a new initiative in the village of Saft Turab in Gharbeya governorate. The initiative comes as part of the “A Decent Life” and “Your Good Assets” initiatives, and aims to develop Egyptian villages into eco-friendly […]
Where Does Modi 2.0 Stand In The Area Of Climate Change?
BJP’s 2019 manifesto and other declarations It is first time that climate change has featured in the manifestos of the two biggest national parties of India. BJP did not only enlist its agenda but also stated what the government did in its previous term to deal with climate change. The party has made a promise […]
Clean air: One of the biggest challenges for PM Modi in second term
The country is burning up more coal to supply cheap electricity to its 1.3 billion people, resulting in polluted air across vast stretches One of the biggest challenges facing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he begins his second term is ensuring clean air in a country that’s home to some of the most polluted cities in the world. The country […]