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September 19, 2026 3:16 PM

India providing solutions to modern climate challenges, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is demonstrating how rapid development and environmental sustainability can progress together, highlighting the country's efforts in renewable energy, clean mobility, water conservation and ecological agriculture. Addressing the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, PM Modi said India's longstanding cultural connection with nature continues to inform its approach towards...

September 19, 2026 11:58 AM

India’s per capita carbon emissions less than half the global average: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has guided the world on issues related to nature and the environment for centuries and is now working towards offering solutions to modern climate challenges. Addressing the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” organised by the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said India's environmental approach draws from its cultural traditions and longstanding commitment to nature. During ...

September 18, 2026 3:50 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate International Conference on Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics on September 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” on September 19, 2026, at around 10 AM at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The two-day international conference is being organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on September 19 and 20 to deliberate on critical environmental and climate-related issues. The conference will witness the participation of Judges of the Supreme Court of India and High Courts, District Co...

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 17, 2026 6:52 PM

BRICS senior officials discuss environment, climate change and sustainable development priorities in New Delhi

Senior officials from BRICS member countries met in New Delhi on Monday to discuss key priorities related to environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development as part of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. The Senior Officers’ Meeting of the BRICS Environment Working Group and the Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was held at Bharat Mandapam and chaired by Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Officials ...

July 13, 2026 11:34 AM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches nationwide ‘Vriksh Mitra’ campaign to turn environmental protection into people’s movement

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform environmental conservation into a nationwide people's movement through the 'Vriksh Mitra Abhiyan', urging every citizen to plant at least one tree annually and inspire five others to join the campaign. Addressing nearly 17,000 'Vriksh Mitra' volunteers from across the country during the Environment Protection Resolve Programme and Vriksh Mitra Samvad a...

June 5, 2026 5:07 PM

India’s green transformation: Twelve years of environmental progress powering the journey to Viksit Bharat

From expanding forests and restoring rivers to leading global climate initiatives, India’s environmental journey over the past twelve years reflects a broad transformation driven by conservation, sustainability, and public participation. Guided by the principles of Vishwaas (trust), Nirman (development), and Jan Kalyaan (public welfare), the country has strengthened ecological resilience, expanded green infrastructure, improved environmental governance, and emerged as a significant voice in gl...

June 5, 2026 12:15 PM

India’s Green Transformation Through Growth, Conservation and Sustainable Development

Today, the world is observing World Environment Day. The theme for World Environment Day 2026 is “Inspired by Nature. For the Climate. For Our Future.” Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the campaign stresses the need for urgent climate action. It addresses the effects of climate change and promotes nature-based solutions to build climate resilience worldwide. As the world faces challenges like climate change, rising pollution, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and ...

March 29, 2026 2:21 PM

Mass participation drives environmental conservation and sustainability efforts across India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the growing role of public participation in driving environmental conservation and sustainability initiatives across the country during the 132nd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Emphasising that collective efforts can lead to transformative change, the Prime Minister said that even small individual actions, when combined, can create a significant national impact. He pointed to several inspiring examples from across India wh...

March 25, 2026 1:44 PM

Government maps climate risk in 651 districts; scales up climate-resilient farming across India

The Centre has identified 310 out of 651 agricultural districts as vulnerable to climate change and is scaling up climate-resilient farming practices across the country, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. The initiative is being implemented under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), which assesses climate risks and promotes adaptive farming technologies to safeguard agricultural productivity....