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Green Credit Programme Progress

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) was launched in India in October 2023. It aims to promote tree plantation and eco-restoration of degraded forest land. As of now, 17...

 February 13, 2025

Mission Amrit Sarovar

Mission Amrit Sarovar, initiated in April 2022, aims to combat water scarcity in India. The mission's ambitious target was to construct or rejuvenate 50,000 ponds, known as Amrit...

 February 13, 2025

Extreme Weather Events and Their Impact on India

India has faced severe challenges from extreme weather events over the past three decades. A report from Germanwatch marks the country's vulnerability. Between 1993 and 2022, India recorded...

 February 13, 2025

Environmental Concerns Over Industry Exemptions in India

Recent developments have sparked debate regarding the balance between industrial growth and environmental protection in India. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued a...

 February 13, 2025

Controversy Surrounding GM Crop Regulation in India

In late 2024, the Government of India proposed amendments to the regulations governing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This move has sparked concern among environmentalists and experts. They argue...

 February 13, 2025

Who are Fulani?

The Fulani people are one of Africa's largest pastoral populations, numbering approximately 40 million. Their history extends back to the Green Sahara period, which lasted from 12,000 to...

 February 13, 2025

Arabian Leopard Returns to Nejd Plateau in Oman

The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) has made return to the Nejd plateau in Dhofar, Oman. This news was brought into light in a study published on World...

 February 12, 2025

Former Forest Officers Oppose Aravalli Zoo Safari Project

Former forest officers have raised concerns regarding a proposed zoo safari project in the Aravalli mountain range. This project, spanning 10,000 acres in the Gurugram and Nuh districts,...

 February 12, 2025

India Faces Severe Dry Winter in 2025

India's winter season in 2025 has been marked by lack of rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 89 per cent of districts experienced deficient rainfall. This...

 February 12, 2025

India Energy Week 2025

India Energy Week (IEW) 2025 is set to be a very important event in the global energy sector. Amidst recent sanctions on Russian crude oil, India seeks to...

 February 11, 2025

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