Bhupender Yadav

August 25, 2026 1:31 PM

India urges global shift from drought response to drought resilience at UNCCD CoP17

India on Tuesday called for a fundamental shift in the global approach to drought management, urging countries to move from reactive relief measures to proactive, technology-enabled resilience. Addressing the ministerial dialogue on “Accelerating Drought Resilience” at the 17th Conference of Parties (CoP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav said drought should be treated as a predictab...

August 18, 2026 2:53 PM

BRICS Environment Ministers unveil four compendiums on sustainable environmental practices

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, along with heads of delegations from BRICS member countries, on Tuesday unveiled four knowledge compendiums prepared by the BRICS Environment Working Group at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship. “Reflecting the spirit of collaboration and mutual learning, under the #IndiaBRICSChairship, launched the Compendiums of the Environment Working Group during t...

August 18, 2026 12:00 PM

India to Host 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in National Capital today

India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday under its 2026 BRICS Chairship, with environmental cooperation, climate resilience and sustainable development on the agenda. The meeting will be chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Bhupender Yadav. The discussions will be held under the overarching theme of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Th...

August 16, 2026 10:46 AM

India to host BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Delhi on Tuesday

India is set to host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on August 18, with the BRICS Senior Officers’ Meeting of the Environment Working Group and Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development scheduled a day earlier on August 17. The meetings will be held under the overarching theme of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 — “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” “New Delhi to host BRICS Senior Officers’ Meeting &...

August 12, 2026 12:43 PM

India is home to nearly 60% of the world’s wild Asian elephant population

On the occasion of World Elephant Day 2026, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, reaffirmed India’s commitment to securing a shared future for elephants and people. In a post on X, the Minister noted that India has 33 Elephant Reserves across 14 States and 150 scientifically validated elephant corridors. Yadav said advanced population monitoring and stronger measures are mitigating human-elephant conflict and are strengthening elephant conservation. The...

August 10, 2026 5:41 PM

India’s Asiatic lion population thriving: PM Modi lauds conservation, community participation on World Lion Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed India’s conservation efforts for the Asiatic lion and underscored the role of community participation in protecting the species and expanding its habitat. “A remarkable comeback! India’s Asiatic lion population is thriving, with its habitat and range expanding. The Government’s unwavering commitment to conservation, backed by strong community participation, is an inspiring example of protecting our wildlife and preserving the species for gen...

August 1, 2026 3:42 PM

Bhupender Yadav Addresses Convocation of 2024 Indian Forest Service Batch at IGNFA

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Saturday presided over the convocation ceremony of the 2024 batch of Indian Forest Service (IFS) probationers at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) in Dehradun, where he presented certificates and medals to the graduating officers. The ceremony was held at the Convocation Hall of the Forest Research Institute (FRI). Addressing the probationers, Yadav congratulated them on successfully completing their t...

July 24, 2026 12:21 PM

‘Don’t exploit circumstances for small political gains’: Bhupender Yadav urges opposition to debate NEET issue in Parliament

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday urged the Opposition to avoid "unnecessary politics" over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and instead engage in dialogue, asserting that Parliament is the appropriate forum to discuss examination reforms and safeguard students' interests. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said the government has invited the Opposition for a discussion and stressed that solutions to issues concerning students should emerge through dialogue rather than confrontation. "The education of ...

June 30, 2026 9:33 AM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, lauds climate and conservation efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav Ji on his birthday. He is undertaking significant efforts towards boosting sustainability, conserving flora and fauna. He is also tirelessly working to eliminate the menace of climate change. My best wishes for his long and healthy life." Yadav expressed his heartfelt g...

June 5, 2026 2:53 PM

PM Modi shares Bhupender Yadav’s article calling for collective action on World Environment Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighting the need for collective action and public participation to address environmental challenges, as the country observed World Environment Day. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On World Environment Day, Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav calls for collective action and public participation to address environmental challenges through nature-based solutions that are sustainable, cost-e...