India’s coastline must be seen as integrated space of ecology, security and economy: Jitendra Singh

September 11, 2026 5:51 PM

India’s coastline must be seen as integrated space of ecology, security and economy: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Friday called for an integrated approach to India's coastline, saying coastal ecology, security, economic development, technology and human development must be addressed as interconnected priorities. Virtually addressing the National Conference on Coastal Ecology, Security and Sustainability (CCESS) 2026, Singh said India's 11,000–12,000-km coastline offers significant opportunities ...

Tiger conservation must balance ecology with human needs: Bhupender Yadav

September 2, 2026 1:34 PM

Tiger conservation must balance ecology with human needs: Bhupender Yadav

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday emphasised the need to integrate conservation with human development, saying harmony and coexistence between people and nature must form the foundation of efforts to protect tiger landscapes and strengthen ecological security. Yadav made the remarks while inaugurating a two-day international workshop on ‘Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and Income Generation’ in New Delhi. The two-day...

Balancing Development and Ecology: Wildlife Thrives Along Delhi–Dehradun Corridor

April 10, 2026 3:26 PM

Balancing Development and Ecology: Wildlife Thrives Along Delhi–Dehradun Corridor

In a step towards balancing infrastructure growth with environmental conservation, the National Highways Authority of India in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India has released a study highlighting the effectiveness of wildlife mitigation measures along the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor. Titled ‘Landscapes Reconnected’, the report presents the first documented evidence of wildlife actively using specially designed animal underpasses on the corridor. The findings underline...