Over 50,000 saplings planted across 31 states on Hariyali Amavasya under Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Green Initiative

August 12, 2026 5:29 PM

Over 50,000 saplings planted across 31 states on Hariyali Amavasya under Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Green Initiative

More than 50,000 saplings were planted across 31 states on Wednesday as part of a nationwide plantation campaign led by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in collaboration with the Vriksh Mitra Parivar. The campaign, held on the occasion of Hariyali Amavasya, also drew momentum from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. A major plantation programme was organised at the PBG Ground, Central Ridge, near Talk...

Green initiative to transport fly ash by Railways: Centre plans large-scale rail network for sustainable utilisation

June 19, 2026 10:43 AM

Green initiative to transport fly ash by Railways: Centre plans large-scale rail network for sustainable utilisation

In a major step towards promoting sustainable industrial practices and strengthening the circular economy, the Ministry of Railways is planning a large-scale initiative to transport fly ash across the country through the railway network. The proposal was discussed during a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with Ministers of State for Railways V. Somanna and Ravneet Singh Bittu also in attendance. The initiative aims to facilitate the efficient movemen...