Maharashtra’s Tree Plantation Drive Becomes a Mass Movement
Vinit Wahi Continuing with its resolve to make Maharashtra a Green State, and to attain the target of forest cover of 33% of its total land area, the State Government…
International Tiger Day celebrated
AMN International Tiger Day was celebrated today. Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July to raise awareness about tiger conservation. In Madhya Pradesh, State Tiger Foundation Society…
Govt proposes to set up 3,000 Van Dhan Kendras across country
ONKAR SINGH / NEW DELHI The government has proposed to set up 3,000 Van Dhan Kendras involving 30,000 self-help groups of tribal community across the country to provide skill up-gradation…
Maharashtra bans single-use plastic
Errant users & manufacturers to face strong action AMN / MUMBAI The statewide ban on single-use plastic items comes into effect in Maharashtra today. Heavy fine will be imposed on…
Situation arising out of dusty haze should become normal in 1 or 2 days: Govt
AMN / NEW DELHI Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan has said the situation arising out of dusty haze should become normal in 1 or 2 days. He said dust storm from…
Gadkari promises to clean 80% of Ganga by March 2019
AMN / New Delhi Union Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Nitin Gadkari has reiterated government’s commitment of cleaning Ganga by 80 per cent till March next year.…
Defending the environmental defenders
By Shobha Shukla Violations of the environmental rights of communities and individuals are on the rise in Asia Pacific and worldwide. Statistics released by Global Witness reveals that in 2017,…
World Environment Day celebrations in India as historic: UN Environment chief
AMN / NEW DELHI UN Environment chief Erik Solheim has termed the World Environment Day celebrations in India as historic. Mr. Solheim said, India has demonstrated global leadership by announcing…
India committed to cut 35% carbon emission by 2030: PM Modi
Our Correspondent / New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India was committed to reduce 33 to 35 percent of the emissions intensity of its GDP by 2030.…
Minister urges students to help overcome plastic pollution
VINIT WAHI / NEW DELHI Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has urged school children to become environment protectors and help the government and society overcome the menace of plastic pollution.…