Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
The monsoon season of 2025 has severely impacted northern India’s Himalayan states. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand faced devastating floods, landslides, and cloudbursts. These events...
The southwest monsoon in India has begun withdrawing earlier than usual in 2025. Despite this, rainfall was about 7 per cent above average. Weather forecasts predict continued rain...
The Green Credit Programme (GCP) represents a new market-based incentive to encourage sustainable agricultural and forestry practices. Since its launch in 2023, the programme has evolved to focus...
India’s Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) marks a decade of transformative impact in sanitation and public hygiene. The mission aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG),...
World Ozone Day 2025 marks the ongoing global efforts to protect the ozone layer and addresses emerging issues related to surface ozone pollution. Marking the 40th anniversary of...
India’s early achievement of E20 fuel blending marks step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and crude oil dependence. The government aims to move beyond E20 to E27, enhancing...
The 2025 survey of saltwater crocodiles in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve shows rise in their population and diversity. This marks an important success for wildlife conservation in India....
Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical global environmental challenge in 2025. The issue affects ecosystems, human health, and sustainable development worldwide. Recent data shows plastic production and...
The Himalayas, home to over 210 million people across seven countries, face escalating environmental and urban challenges. Recent disasters like flash floods in Uttarkashi, landslides in Mandi, and...
The Great Nicobar Island Project, initiated by the Narendra Modi government, aims to transform the island into a key maritime and air hub in the Indian Ocean Region....
