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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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Amit Shah Launches Delhi’s 70 Lakh Plantation Campaign to Expand Green Cover

New Delhi, July 7: Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched Delhi’s Mission 70 Lakh Plantation Drive, a major environmental initiative aimed at increasing the city’s green cover and promoting public participation in tree plantation activities. Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the campaign by planting a sapling at the Central Ridge area […]

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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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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Launches National Meet to Boost Eco-Restoration of Aravalli Range

New Delhi, January 14: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday inaugurated a national-level conference focused on reviving the fragile Aravalli ecosystem, with a special emphasis on strengthening the Aravalli Green Wall initiative. The event was held in the national capital and brought together policymakers, experts and conservation practitioners. During […]

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Rajasthan Gets Its First ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ in Alwar, Inaugurated by Minister Bhupender Yadav

Alwar, Rajasthan , October 5, 2025 — Rajasthan took a major step towards enhancing its green infrastructure with the inauguration of the state’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ at Pratap Bandh in Alwar. The inauguration was led by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change,  Bhupender Yadav, in the presence of  Sanjay Sharma, Cabinet Minister, […]

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Bhupender Yadav Lays Foundation Stone of ‘Namo Van’ in Manesar to Mark Wildlife Week 2025

Manesar, October 02, 2025 – Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change,  Bhupender Yadav, laid the foundation stone of ‘Namo Van’ in Manesar today, marking the start of Wildlife Week 2025 (October 2–8). Haryana Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present on the occasion. The ceremony featured a plantation drive under the campaign […]

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Minister Bhupender Yadav Leads Sewa Parv 2025 Plantation Drive at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

New Delhi– As part of Sewa Parv 2025, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav planted a sapling at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (ABWLS) in New Delhi on 25 September 2025, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to environmental protection under the national campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.” The event saw enthusiastic involvement […]

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