April 22, 2026 12:08 PM
Maharashtra launches Centre of Excellence to combat extreme heat, promote sustainable cooling
In a major move to tackle the escalating challenges of climate change, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, through video conferencing, inaugurated the ‘Centre of Excellence for Heat Resilience and Sustainable Cooling’ (CoE-HRSC) at IIM Nagpur on Tuesday. The Chief Minister announced that this centre will eventually operate as a permanent wing of the State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM). Addressing the gathering, CM Fadnavis highlighted that the agricultural sector, parti...