Tag: Environment

MISSION MAUSAM- Enhancing Weather and Climate Resilience for India

INTRODUCTION With its diverse geography and climate, India is heavily influenced by weather and monsoon patterns. Recognizing the critical need for accurate weather forecasting, especially in a country where agriculture is a primary livelihood, on September 11, 2024, the Union Cabinet under the Modi Government 3.0 approved Mission Mausam, a landmark initiative by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), with a budget of ₹2,000 crores over … Continue reading MISSION MAUSAM- Enhancing Weather and Climate Resilience for India

Vice President calls for Increasing Female Participation in the Formal Labour force in Country

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today expressed concern over low female participation in the formal labour force in India and called for addressing this problem on a war footing by all the stakeholders. He also emphasized the need to ensure wage parity for women across all industries. Addressing the Diamond Jubilee celebration of … Continue reading Vice President calls for Increasing Female Participation in the Formal Labour force in Country

Prime Minister’s address at Natural Farming Conclave

On the occasion of 75th year of independence, the country has started working on various such goals, which will become the basis for major changes in the times to come. During the ‘Amritkaal’, the foundation of progress of the country is that spirit of everyone's effort which is leading our development journey. The leadership of … Continue reading Prime Minister’s address at Natural Farming Conclave

Ban on Single Use Plastic – Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, on 12 August 2021. Carrying forward the spirit of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava’, a defining step to curb pollution caused by littered and unmanaged plastic waste is being taken by the country. India will ban manufacture, import, … Continue reading Ban on Single Use Plastic – Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021

Right to Repair Reforms – Big Step in Saving Environment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOCY7xnnxWA In this day and age, electronic gadgets have become an integral part of our lives… So we buy different kinds of devices with the latest technology, use them for a while and then when it breaks down, what do we do?. We have two choices – we either pay unreasonably high prices to have … Continue reading Right to Repair Reforms – Big Step in Saving Environment

Development and Importance of National Waterways in India

To promote Inland Water Transport in the country 111 waterways (including 5 existing and 106 new) have been declared as National Waterways (NWs) under the National Waterways Act, 2016 which came into effect from 12th April, 2016.  Bulk cargo like coal, fly-ash and iron ore are found economical & cost-effective for movement through Inland Water … Continue reading Development and Importance of National Waterways in India

National Curriculum Framework and National Education Policy

The government recently released the ‘Mandate Document: Guidelines for the Development of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). While the National Education Policy 2020 is the ‘Philosophy’, National Curriculum Framework is the ‘Pathway’ to champion the changing demands of the 21st century and positively impact the future. Some of the important characteristics of the National Curriculum Framework … Continue reading National Curriculum Framework and National Education Policy

Project Tiger: Success and the Challenges Ahead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQT3McyMqHU&list=PLVOgwA_DiGzrOZ062PskBVE83abtupy3z&index=4 Project Tiger was started in 1973. In 49 years, it has met with huge success. However there are many challenges too. Managing the tiger population, giving them safe habitat, avoiding human-tiger conflicts are some of the issues that the project has faced. Having said that, less than three thousand populations still puts these majestic … Continue reading Project Tiger: Success and the Challenges Ahead

Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in its pursuit of “Sustainable Development” of the coastal regions of India  embarked upon a highly acclaimed & flagship program Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services (BEAMS) which is one of the initiatives under ICZM approach  that the MoEF&CC has undertaken for the sustainable development of coastal  regions … Continue reading Beach Environment & Aesthetics Management Services