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The worrying changes in India’s monsoon patterns have implications for everything from agriculture to health
Take Maharashtra, 80% of which is rainfed. In areas such as Vidarbha and Marathwada, the onset of monsoon is now late. After a small pickup in July, there is a break in rainfall in August, lasting up to three-four weeks during the fruit formation phase. The wet spell starts again in September and continues well into October, when it should be dry. This isn't limited to Maharashtra. Several critical areas considered the breadbasket of India—Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh—are witnessing the same pattern.
Merino Industries: From rooted beginnings to a global example of sustainable growth
Merino Industries' evolution from plywood to high-quality laminates like FABWood reflects its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company's strategic investments and initiatives underscore its position as a leader in the interior solutions industry.
Victorious & Victorian India: We got a Dickensian budget for a Dickensian economy riddled with dichotomies
Whatever we tell foreign would-be investors, in the election season, it pays to mind the opinion of the voting masses, rather than of the classes. And GoI's interim budget reflects this awareness of dismay on the ground. As large a proportion as 56% of the population is being coddled with free food for the next five years.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ app to enrich Assam’s beauty
Sarma, referring to the launch of the Amrit Brikshya Andolan web portal/mobile app as a first step towards the target of 1-crore sapling plantation on September 17, said Amrit Brikshya Andolan would provide a major boost to the State's green economy. Stating that rampant destruction of forests across the world as one of the major contributing factors behind global warming.
PM Modi lauds UP's statewide plantation drive during 'Mann Ki Baat'
During his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio braodcast on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Uttar Pradesh government's feat of planting 30 crore saplings in the state. Modi highlighted the active public participation in the state's 'Vriksharopan Jan Abhiyan 2023', which was kicked off on July 22 by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by planting a sapling in Bijnor.
One crore sapling plantation drive: Assam identifies SHG members, Anganwadi workers among others as target groups
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners to discuss the plan of action for implementation of three ambitious initiatives of the state government at Janata Bhawan today. These initiatives are plantation of one crore saplings across Assam to boost commercial wood production and environment protection, Khel Maharan and Sanskritik Mahasangram for creating an inclusive environment for identifying talents in the field of sports and culture.
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UP govt plants 25 crore saplings
As part of the state government's 'Van Mahotsav' programme, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took part in a plantation drive in Sultanpur along the Purvanchal Expressway. Over one billion saplings have been planted in the state since Adityanath became chief minister.
Bihar CM launches ambitious drive of planting 5 crore saplings in a year
The state government proposes to complete 'Mission 5.0 crore', which shall be undertaken as part of Nitish Kumar's comprehensive anti-climate change 'Jal Jeevan Hariyali' programme, in the financial year 2021-22.
Piyush Goyal thanks tyre makers for investing Rs 1,100 crore to set up plant in North East India
Assam’s Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary called upon Chairmen cum Managing Directors of JK Tyre, Apollo Tyres, CEAT and MRF to come and invest in Assam as the state enjoys the geographical advantage of accessibility to ASEAN and South East Asian countries.
BDA has not planted a single sapling in 2 years
BDA has cut many trees to develop layouts but not helped replenish green cover
YCook gets $5 m from Binny Bansal-backed O21 Cap, others
The funds will be used to improve factory, acquire certifications, boost marketing.
Hope to cut air pollution in 100 cities by 50% in next 5 years: Harsh Vardhan
To tackle the challenges posed by climate change, the ministry has also drawn up an initiative, under which it plans to plant 1,000 crore saplings from 2021 to 2030.
River conservation: Maharashtra to organize tree plantation conclave for awareness
Maharashtra govt will organize a tree-plantation conclave at Raj Bhavan on Sept 17, to highlight its mission of planting 50 crore saplings by 2019 and to conserve and protect rivers. This will be the first plantation conclave in the country, a release issued by the state's forest department stated.
Tata Trusts to invest Rs 500 crore over 5 years to uplift tribals
This agency has visited five villages in the Khunti district and met with dozens of farmers who do soilless farming of tomatoes and some other green vegetables.
Railways plan to plant 5 crore saplings by 2019-20: Suresh Prabhu
Suresh Prabhu said the initiative has been taken in pursuance of the Railways' commitment towards environmental improvement and sustainable development.
Railways to plant 5 crore saplings on rail land before monsoon
Indian Railway has firmed up an ambitious proposal to plant 5 crore saplings ahead of the onset of monsoon on land owned by it.
Tiruppur in TN plants 1.25 lakh saplings in 100 days to fight global warming
In an attempt to reduce global warming, residents of Tiruppur have planted 1.25 lakh saplings in 100 days. Vetry — a non-governmental organization — with the support of the state government coordinated the initiative. It bears the responsibility of protecting the plants for the next two years.
Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav receives Guinness certificate for November 7 plantation feat
The Guinness Book of World Records had issued a certificate to the CM in Saifai on Saturday evening for planting the maximum number of saplings in a day
Nitin Gadkari launches projects worth Rs 269 crore in Paradip Port Trust
He inaugurated projects worth Rs 269 crore at Paradip Port here, and said a super speciality hospital will be set up apart from a medical college.
Govt allocates special fund to protect 5 endangered species
Waking up to the dwindling number of certain endangered species, the Centre has decided to step up efforts to protect five of them — Dugong (sea cow), Gangetic Dolphin, Great Indian Bustard, Manipur Brow Antler Deer (Sangai) and Wild Water Buffalo – for now and take up others in due course.
Ten crore saplings to be planted across Chattisgarh in monsoon
"Outsourcing should be done to handle works in tissue culture labs, located in Raipur, Jagdalpur and Bilaspur," the official quoted CM as saying.
More than 5 crore saplings planted in UP
The state has been made greener by planting about five crore saplings.This is more than the plantation target set by the forest department for this year.
Punjab to plant 4.75 crore saplings in monsoon season
Punjab forest department has set the target of planting 4.75 crore saplings in the state in the ongoing monsoon season, forest minister Surjit Kumar Jayani said on Wednesday.
Kolkata civic corporation allots Rs 5 crore to beautify Mamata Banerjee's evening-walk park
The civic corporation mayor has forked out Rs 5 crore to beautify the park where Mamata Banerjee takes her evening walks.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation to launch 1 lakh plantation project from Aug 1
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is all set to launch the project to plant 1 lakh saplings from August 1.
More than 3 lakh saplings planted
UP has 7.6% of the country's geographical area and 16.17% of the country's population.The biotic pressure on the forest is increasing.There is a need for massive plantation in the state to create an ecological balance.
Patna set to turn greener
Patna will get greener with the state forest department planning to plant as many as 26,000 saplings over the next five years at a cost of Rs 8 crore.
India Innovation Fund to invest 10 crore in SureWaves Media Tech
India Innovation Fund, best known as the only domestic venture fund that is backed by software services major TCS and telecom leader Airtel, has closed its second investment.
UP to plant 6 crore saplings this year
The forest department will start its plantation exercise in the state from Friday by planting trees at Dewa Road. The state will get close to six crore saplings this year.
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