PLANTATION DRIVE
Actor Akshay Kumar, Bhushan Gagrani take part in tree plantation drive in Mumbai
Mumbai: Actor Akshay Kumar and Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani planted a sapling in Mumbai on June 24. In collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Tree Authority and Make Earth Green Again (MEGA) Foundation, 200 Bahawa trees wi...
The Green Credit Programme can drive India’s circular bioeconomy and energy transition
The 2023 market-based mechanism, the Green Credit Programme, provides the opportunity for tackling greenhouse gas emissions and provides other environmental benefits. Not a cure all, the Green Credit Programme does with robust methodology provide a way forward to put wasted resources to good use. However, it will require concerted and coordinated action by stakeholders.
INROAD project converts nearly 70,000 hectares into natural rubber plantations in northeast in three years
In tune with the spirit of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat’, INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development), a project for supporting development of 2 Lakh hectares of rubber plantations in North East is being undertaken under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
EAM S Jaishankar plants sapling in Indian Embassy in Nepal, pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi
Earlier today, EAM Jaishankar highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of 'HIT' to foster bilateral ties between India and Nepal and reaffirmed his commitment to redefine the relationship with Nepal.
PM Modi pitches for blending well-being and health with cleanliness drive, people across country participate in campaign
In a recent episode of "Mann Ki Baat", Modi appealed for "one hour of shramdaan (or voluntary labour) for swachhata" on October 1 by all citizens and said it would be a "Swachhanjali" to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary.
Assam eyes multiple world records with plantation drive
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that around 1.46 crore seedlings of 53 commercially valuable species have been mobilized of which 1.17 crore seedlings have been mobilized via competitive bidding. As on 5th September, 2023, 68 lakh seedlings have already been delivered to various Stocking Points across the state. This initiative will promote tree Economy in the State and will attract new investment in the wood-based industry sector as over 5000 crore is expected to be added to the state in the period of next 5-10 years from the trees planted under the programme.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assures of co-operation to Deputy Commissioners
Sarma took stock of the progresses of various ongoing and upcoming policies such as Amrit Brikkha Andolan, Khel Maharan, Assam Sanskritic Mahasangram, Orunodoi 2.0, National Food Security Act, paddy and mustard procurement from farmers, among others. On Amrit Brikkha Andolan, Sarma asked the concerned officials to ensure the mega-plantation drive witnesses mass participation of members of the general public.
State govts, oil palm firms launch mega drive till Aug 12 to increase oil palm cultivation
Oil palm cultivation is being promoted under the central scheme National Mission for Edible Oils- Oil Palm which was launched in August 2021.
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.
Mass afforestation drive in Bengal: White and red sandalwood trees planted along Red Road
Over the past decade, the forest area has witnessed an increase from 17.2% in 2011 to 21.6% in 2021. Additionally, the forest protected area network has risen from 4.5% to 5.2% of the state's geographical area. As part of ongoing conservation efforts, the state government secured a Rs 650-crore agreement under JICA assistance for forest and biodiversity conservation.
Assam CM seeks govt help for procuring 1 cr saplings for plantation under PM's LiFE Mission
Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav to seek help for procuring one crore quality saplings for plantation under PM's LiFE Mission. The Union Minister assured his assistance to rope in experts from Dehradun to help the Government of Assam in the plantation.
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.
Gautam Adani's Adani Group announces country’s biggest plantation drive of 10 crore trees
The group made the pledge to plant 10 crore tress at the 1t.org — the 'Trillion Trees Platform' of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The platform is a multi-stakeholder platform spearheading aglobal movement to conserve, restore and grow 1 trillion trees by 2030, in support of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Lessons from a 100-year-old tea campaign reveal how food trends emerge
In 1922, the Lipton Company tried to promote tea with imperial imagery.
Govt mulls cactus plantation on degraded land for biofuel, food
Budget 2023-24 could lay out a roadmap for cactus plantation and the use of the plant in driving India's energy requirements. A proposal in this regard has been discussed in multiple meetings over the last one month in the rural development ministry, a senior government official told ET. These meetings were chaired by rural development minister Giriraj Singh.
India committed towards climate obligation; taking coal gasification drive in a huge way: Pralhad Joshi
With an estimated cost of Rs 35,000 crore, the proposed surface coal gasification (SCG) projects are planned to be set up in West Bengal, Odisha, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. As the country's four major PSUs huddle together, the move is aimed at reduced forex outgo, promoting self-reliance and capitalisation of indigenous resources.
Garuda Aerospace eyes plantation of 75,000 seeds
Garuda will use its recently launched drone, Vriksh Vaahan, to plant the seeds to commemorate India's 75 years of independence.
Chhattisgarh: Cops launch mega plantation drive in Naxal-hit Bastar 'to connect with nature, locals'
The nine-day long plantation drive named 'Pothla Uraskana', which means 'plantation festival' in Gondi dialect, was rolled out on Sunday, a senior police official said.
Assam govt to undertake drone surveys for verifying authenticity of tree plantation programmes
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the mega plantation programme synchronising with 72nd Van Mahotsav week organised by Environment and Forest Department at the AIIMS construction site at Changsari in Kamrup and planted a rudraksh sapling.
Amit Shah calls to make Ahmedabad world's greenest city
Union Home Minister Amit Shah planted tree saplings in Ahmedabad and appealed to citizens to make it the city with the largest green cover not just in India, but in the world. He also appealed to the people of his constituency to plant those varieties of trees that could provide oxygen to three-four generations.
Environment suffered most since BJP came to power in UP: Akhilesh Yadav
On World Environment Day, he alleged that the BJP government has been making false claims about environmental protection and the "trees have been growing only in government flies". It was under the Samajwadi government that concrete steps were taken in this direction.
Delhi govt to celebrate 'Van Mahotsav' from June 26-July 11: Gopal Rai
Urging Delhiites to join the drive, Environment minister Rai said, "The government under the leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kehriwal has run several campaigns to reduce air pollution in the city and the efforts have helped us to bring down air pollution in Delhi by 25 per cent.
Assam Chief Minister initiates plantation drive under Carbon Neutrality Project
Sonowal, while congratulating the people of Majuli, requested them to extend their cooperation for making the project a success. He also said that the success of the project will also be crucial for achieving zero carbon status of Majuli.
HUL partners with UNICEF to deliver essential products to plantation workers
The initiative focuses on enhancing awareness related to COVID-19, amongst the tea-plantation workers and local communities and help them take necessary precautions to stay safe during the pandemic. Training modules and short videos created by HUL to train frontline healthcare workers in tea estates on response and containment measures related to COVID-19 will be developed.
Amid dwindling green cover, a Miyawaki forest takes root
Over 500 volunteers helped plant the saplings on one acre of land at the Indian Railway Institute of Disaster Management, along Mysore Road.
Kejriwal launches mega drive to plant 5 lakh saplings in a day
Officials said around one lakh students and residents are participating in the campaign at 600 locations across the city to fight air pollution.
Harsh Vardhan to launch plantation drive on July 5
The Union Environment Ministry will launch tomorrow a month-long drive to plant saplings, with minister Harsh Vardhan urging the states to undertake similar initiatives.
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