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...

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chairs meeting of National Board for Wildlife

January 19, 2026 4:42 PM

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chairs meeting of National Board for Wildlife

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired the 88th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in New Delhi, during which proposals of public utility, infrastructure and strategic importance were reviewed alongside measures for effective monitoring of wildlife conservation. The Standing Committee considered 70 proposals related to public utility services, defence requirements and infrastructure projects located...

PM Modi shares article showcasing India’s progress in wildlife conservation

October 8, 2025 3:34 PM

PM Modi shares article showcasing India’s progress in wildlife conservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, highlighting India’s achievements in wildlife conservation over the past decade. The article outlines the government’s focused initiatives aimed at preserving endangered species and restoring degraded habitats, reflecting India’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Sharing the article on social media, Prime Minister Modi said: ...

MP approves Rs. 47 crore plan to tackle human-elephant conflict

May 14, 2025 10:46 AM

MP approves Rs. 47 crore plan to tackle human-elephant conflict

In a decisive move to address the escalating human-elephant conflict in southern Madhya Pradesh, the state cabinet has approved a Rs.47 crore mitigation plan aimed at safeguarding both rural communities and wildlife. The initiative, cleared on Tuesday, focuses on regions where wild elephants frequently traverse forest corridors and enter farmlands, rural properties, and tribal settlements—often causing extensive crop damage, property loss, and posing threats to human lives. Announcing the pl...

Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says

Setting aside an additional 1.2% of the world's land as nature preserves would prevent the majority of predicted plant and animal extinctions and cost about $263 billion, according to a study published on Tuesday. The world is racing to meet a goal to protect 30% of the world by 2030 to protect wildlife that is being decimated by climate change, pollution and habitat destruction. Global policymakers will meet at a United Nations summit in Colombia in October to discuss plans for reaching that ...