Germany has announced new development commitments of over euro 1.2 billion (approximately Rs 10,025 crore) to India to support its fight against climate change and assist in areas such as clean energy. German Ambassador to India, Walter Lindner said, “We try to
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has urged people to become environmentally conscious and adopt sustainable lifestyles in times of climate change. Speaking at two different functions in November, the VP called for a critical reassessment of our lifestyle and thinking in the
When we think of the MSME sector, we often think of small factories and workshops where the owners and the small staff would be toiling away to make their place in the world outside – the world of commerce, the world of
After the landmark Kisan Credit Card initiative and drive to provide farmers and fisheries as well as animal husbandry professionals with more access to faster and efficient credit systems, there is now a focus on growing the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst the
The Department of Food and Public Distribution stepped out on the occasion of the Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to release a short film that basically creates awareness about the various procurement drives and operations around the country. This film was launched by
With inclusion becoming a mainstream topic across the world, and also in various quarters within India, it should come as no surprise that the next UB resident for the country comes with plenty of experience in all things inclusive and in the
The Holy Ganges River has been in the news of late, more than ever, thanks to the climate change spotlight that has been trained on its holy waters and the communities that surround it. While the limited flow of the Ganga has
Cop26 President Alok Sharma applauded the attendance of over 40,000 young activists and speakers at the Youth Day of the Cop26 event that is underway in Glasgow. The Youth Day at the 26th Cop Even has been organized by the Youth Advisory
Labour laws like the UN Global Compact have always been an important human right to have evolved over the decades. The importance of labour laws is emphasized even more when organizations like the UN created laws like the 10 principles of human
With a focus on clean energy and renewed pledges towards the climate with the proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation Act of 2001, the centre seems to be making in roads into building sustainable habitats. Accordingly, the Clean Ganga Project was kickstarted