Agriculture Policy
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has unveiled a new national agriculture policy aimed at comprehensive growth in the sector. Key strategies include increasing crop productivity, reducing production costs, ensuring remunerative prices for farmers, promoting agricultural diversification, enhancing post-harvest infrastructure, and adapting to climate change. The Gross Value Added
Himalayan glaciers
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has reported significant melting of Himalayan glaciers, with a mean retreat rate of 14.9 meters per year. Various Indian institutes are monitoring these changes, revealing a cumulative mass loss of -26 meters since 1975. The government has established a national strategy for glacier
sea-level rise
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information and Services (INCOIS) has released an interim report assessing climate change-induced sea-level rise and coastal vulnerabilities along India's coast. The report includes Coastal Vulnerability Index maps for major cities and outlines adaptation strategies for smaller coastal cities. The Government of India
climate change
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is coordinating the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC) under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The mission aims to enhance human and institutional capacities in climate change science, adaptation, and mitigation. It supports various research programs, including
India
During a joint press statement marking the 60th anniversary of Maldives' independence and diplomatic relations with India, the Prime Minister emphasized the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations. He announced a $565 million line of credit for infrastructure projects in Maldives, highlighted ongoing collaborations in economic, security, and climate
Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is implementing various programs to ensure the quality of fertilizers and pesticides in India. This includes training for farmers on judicious pesticide use, enforcement of the Fertilizer Control Order, and financial assistance for agricultural mechanization. The government has appointed over 12,500 inspectors
climate change
The Government of India is actively addressing climate change through various initiatives, including the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). These programs focus on adaptation and mitigation strategies across multiple sectors such as agriculture, energy, and waste management. The Central Pollution Control
climate change
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has outlined the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which includes nine missions focusing on various sectors such as agriculture, energy efficiency, and human health. Key initiatives include the National Mission for a Green India, National Solar Mission, and programs addressing
climate change
The Government of India is dedicated to combating climate change, implementing various measures to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. Key initiatives include promoting renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, and developing resilient urban centers. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) guides these efforts, with
Greenhouse Gases
Indian scientists have conducted a groundbreaking study capturing continuous online measurements of greenhouse gases in the Central Himalayas, revealing the combined impact of environmental factors and human activities on gas levels. The research, conducted over five years at a high-altitude site in Nainital, highlights significant seasonal and daily variations in
Kashmir Valley
A groundbreaking study by Indian scientists reveals that the Kashmir Valley, now a Mediterranean climate, was once a warm, humid subtropical paradise. This transformation is linked to the tectonic uplift of the Pir Panjal Range, which blocked monsoon rains, leading to a significant climate shift. Researchers utilized fossilized leaves to
India
During a state visit to Brazil, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. They outlined a strategic roadmap focusing on five key areas: defense and security, food and nutritional security, energy transition and climate change,