The significance accorded to millets and the commitment to end sickle cell anaemia by 2047, showcases Union Budget's strong engagement with health and nutrition
shailja tripathi
The Budget is a landmark first step towards Narendra Modi’s government’s commitment towards Net Zero by 2070
Apart from sensitising industry, the speakers are expected to delve into the business case for embedding ESG into business
The researchers came to the conclusion that social change is necessary to reach the Paris Agreement's temperature goals, but what has been accomplished thus far is insufficient
The Green Credit programme is expected to channel the much-needed capital to support transition to a sustainable economy
The budget has allocated Rs 35,000 crore for capital expenditures related to the energy transition and targets 5 MT of Green Hydrogen production by 2030
The issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds would also lead to a greater flow of capital into green projects and entities undertaking such projects
Economic Survey 2023 discussed the accomplishments of India's healthcare and nutritional programmes
According to the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, more than 1.53 lakh villages in India have reported having "Har Ghar Jal," which means that every home has access to safe drinking water from a tap
rajiv tikoo
While the digitisation of India’s healthcare has already begun with the push given by government schemes like Make in India, Startup India and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, the budding start-ups in the space will only make it more robust
It’s time we knew how our own food habits can impact the Earth’s health. This World Health Day, say no to processed food and yes to all things green
rajiv tikoo
One Health approach has gained massive traction as the pandemic underscored the need for attention to health-related threats emerging at the intersection of animals and humans.
Launch of 'Aatmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme' to boost availability of disease-free, quality planting material for high value horticultural crops
The state government has hiked the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for millets, including for Jowar by 73 per cent, Bajra by 65 per cent, and Ragi by 88 per cent
Scientists are working on how to increase the shelf life of products made from coarse grains without compromising on their nutritional value
Noting that the sector is performing well, the survey adds, it needs “re- orientation” due to factors like climate change, low levels of productivity and increase in input costs
The conservation plan will include creating awareness among local farmers regarding improved crop production technologies, efficient water application tools, plant protection and nutrient management
hemendra mathur
inderjeet singh
pawan mulukutla