2,500+ Students for Environmental Commitment at India Gate
A vibrant two-day national exhibition and program focused on environmental-friendly activities under the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) themes took place at India Gate on 9th and 10th February.
Waste Generation in India
According to the Annual Report of the Central Pollution Control Board for the year 2021-22, India generates an average of 1,70,338 tonnes per day (TPD) of solid waste, with 91,512 TPD being treated.
Cleaning and Conservation of Amrit Dharohar Sites
The objective of this initiative is to promote the unique conservation values of Ramsar sites. The strategy focuses on 4 key components: Species & Habitat Conservation, Nature Tourism, Wetlands Livelihoods, & Wetlands Carbon Assessment.
Top polluted cities in the India
Each year, the Ministry assesses the performance of 131 cities/Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under the "Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan" based on the National Clean Air Program's (NCAP) framework.
Establishment of Land Banks
Compensatory Afforestation (CA) plantations are established under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and its associated rules, as a replacement for forest land that has been diverted for non-forestry purposes.
Ban imposed on RO Water Purifiers by National Green Tribunal (NGT)
An order has been issued by the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (NGT), directing the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to introduce regulations based on water purification systems.
India increases its tally of Ramsar sites (Wetlands) to 80
India has expanded its count of Ramsar sites—Wetlands of International Importance—from 75 to 80 by officially designating five additional wetlands. The states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has added their Wetlands in the Ramsar Sites list.
Assessments on the population of black-necked cranes
Numerous actions have been taken to protect the black-necked crane species. The Wildlife Institute of India and the Zoological Survey of India have conducted assessments on the population of black-necked cranes.
Air quality grant to million plus cities
The Air Quality Grant sanctioned by the 15th Finance Commission to Million Plus Cities/Urban Agglomerations under the National Clean Air Program (NCAP) for the period 2020-21 to 2025-26 has been initiated.
Forest Survey of India : There has been an increase in Forest
The Forest Survey of India (FSI), located in Dehradun and operating under the Ministry, conducts biennial assessments of forest cover, publishing its findings in the India State of Forest Report (ISFR).
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