India’s continued push to expand domestic coal production has sparked fresh environmental concerns after several major coal mining projects received official approvals that could lead to the felling of nearly 400,000 trees. The clearances, granted for a series of mining developments across different states, have reignited the debate over balancing energy security with environmental conservation....
In a significant step toward defining its long-term development agenda, the Jharkhand government organized a national consultation in New Delhi to gather ideas and recommendations from policymakers, industry leaders, economists, academicians, and subject experts for preparing the state’s ambitious Vision 2050 roadmap. The consultation marks an important phase in Jharkhand’s efforts to formulate a comprehensive...
In a significant push toward environmental conservation and river rejuvenation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a large-scale cleanliness campaign along the banks of the Hooghly River, underlining the importance of collective responsibility in preserving one of eastern India’s most vital water bodies. The initiative was formally inaugurated at a river ghat, where the...