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Delhi fails to utilize National Clean Air Programme funds effectively, spending only 14% of allocated Rs 99.77 crore since 2019.
India overhauls waste management with SWM Rules 2026, emphasizing source segregation and landfill reduction starting April 1st.
Arunachal Pradesh fails to comply with afforestation condition for Subansiri Hydel project despite repeated reminders, raising environmental concerns.
India's wetlands face dire threats despite regulations; urgent action needed for conservation, restoration, and community-led management to secure water and resilience.
Waste-to-energy technology converts non-recyclable waste into fuel, reducing landfill burden but posing pollution challenges; India has 21 WtE plants.
Budget 2024-25 boosts tourism with focus on Buddhist circuits, cultural sites, digital knowledge grid, and reduced TCS for foreign tours.
AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System prevents elephant-train collisions by detecting movement via underground optical fibres, alerting train operators.
India's steel sector faces pressure to decarbonize amidst climate goals, with green steel production as a strategic imperative for economic competitiveness.
CEA proposes easing green norms for hydro pumped-storage projects, allowing them in eco-sensitive zones to boost renewable energy storage capacity.
India seeks new buyers for its cheapest renewable power through open access, industrial clusters, and green manufacturing initiatives.
Piyush Goyal highlights strategic, defence, and financial integration beyond trade in the EU-India FTA, boosting manufacturing and decarbonization efforts.
Environment Ministry streamlines green consent process via single application, reduces approval times, and extends validity, easing compliance for industries.
New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate waste segregation at source, placing greater responsibility on bulk waste generators.
EU and India strengthen nuclear energy cooperation under Euratom, addressing CBAM concerns with 'most-favoured nation' assurance.
India proposes fuel consumption standards for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from 2027-2032, aiming to boost electric vehicle adoption.
India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amidst CBAM concerns, seeking regulatory certainty and decarbonization collaboration, but challenges remain for Indian exporters.
US exits Paris Agreement but strategically remains in key climate bodies to influence global environmental negotiations and protect American interests.
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