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Bhupender Yadav Engages Start-ups to Develop AI-Based Solutions to Delhi-NCR Air Pollution

New Delhi-  Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has held discussions with start-ups and technology companies to identify practical, affordable and scalable solutions to Delhi-NCR’s persistent air pollution problem, with a focus on artificial intelligence, real-time monitoring and technology-driven enforcement. The interaction brought together innovators and senior officials from central and state government agencies to explore […]

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Bhupender Yadav Calls for Technology-Driven Forest Governance, Stronger Conservation Leadership

New Delhi-  Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has called on Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers to adopt a broader leadership role in environmental governance, stressing that forest management must evolve beyond conventional regulatory responsibilities to address increasingly complex ecological challenges. Interacting with participants of the Indian Forest Service Mid-Career Training Phase-III (19) in New Delhi […]

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Delhi Air Pollution Plan Gets Major Winter Push With New Enforcement and Public Measures

New Delhi-  Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta have reviewed the national capital’s preparations to tackle air pollution ahead of the winter season, with a focus on stricter enforcement, hotspot-level interventions, public participation and faster implementation of mitigation measures. The high-level meeting examined the progress of Delhi’s existing pollution-control measures and […]

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India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard to Strengthen Climate Action

New Delhi, September 16, 2026: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched two digital platforms aimed at strengthening India’s climate action and improving transparency in monitoring national climate initiatives. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the India Net Zero Portal and the National Action […]

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CREDAI Seeks Faster Environmental Clearances to Boost Real Estate Growth

New Delhi, September 5, 2026: The real estate industry has called for faster and more predictable environmental approval procedures, with CREDAI urging authorities to reduce the time required for Environmental Clearance (EC) while maintaining existing environmental safeguards. The issue was discussed at a high-level workshop organised by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of […]

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Tiger Conservation Must Balance Ecology and Livelihoods, Says Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi- Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has called for a conservation approach that combines ecological protection with the needs and knowledge of local communities. Yadav made the remarks while inaugurating a two-day international workshop in New Delhi focused on “Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and […]

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India and Germany Deepen Environmental Cooperation at 4th Indo-German Environment Forum

New Delhi-  India and Germany have agreed to expand cooperation on environmental protection, climate action and sustainable development, with both sides highlighting the need for stronger collaboration in technology, knowledge-sharing and institutional capacity. The discussions took place during the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum (IGEF) in New Delhi, co-chaired by Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change […]

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18 Namo Oxygen Parks Inaugurated in Delhi; Centre & Delhi Government Launch Major Green Initiatives on World Environment Day

New Delhi, June 5: Marking World Environment Day 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across the national capital and launched a series of environmental initiatives under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. The main event was held at the Namo Oxygen Park in […]

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Green Careers Boost India Opens New Internship Pathways in Biodiversity Sector

New Delhi, March 25: The National Biodiversity Authority has introduced a short-term internship opportunity for students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies, offering them real-world experience in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. The initiative has been launched under the guidance of Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav from the Ministry of […]

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Centre Sets Up High-Level Panel to Combat Invasive Species Threat

New Delhi, March 21: The National Biodiversity Authority has established a specialised expert committee to tackle the rising environmental and economic challenges posed by invasive alien species, following directives issued by the National Green Tribunal. The move comes after the tribunal initiated proceedings highlighting the serious impact of non-native species on India’s ecosystems, agriculture, food […]

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