sustainability
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, held a virtual workshop on 'Sustainability of Drinking Water' as part of the Sujalam Bharat Summit preparations. The workshop focused on source sustainability and operation & maintenance (O&M) as priorities for the next phase of
BCCL
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has launched the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2025' initiative, reaffirming its commitment to a cleaner and sustainable India. The campaign includes various activities such as cleanliness drives, tree plantation, beautification projects, and health camps, engaging employees and local communities. BCCL aims to inspire young
Geoscience Awards
On September 26, 2025, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing outstanding contributions in geosciences. The awards honored 20 geoscientists across three categories, including Lifetime Achievement and Young Geoscientist awards. The event highlighted the importance of geoscience in India's development, sustainability,
technical textiles
A high-level Indian delegation led by Secretary Neelam Shami Rao showcased India's capabilities in technical textiles at a Manchester Roadshow. The focus was on innovation, sustainability, and the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to enhance trade relations. The delegation visited innovation hubs and highlighted India'
India-EU Ideathon
The India-EU Ideathon on "Combating Marine Plastic Litter" was launched on September 25, 2025, by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India in collaboration with the EU Delegation to India. The initiative invites applications from various stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for marine
Swachhata Shramdaan
On September 25, 2025, over 5 crore citizens participated in a historic hour of voluntary cleanliness drive, 'Ek Din Ek Ghanta Ek Saath', as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign. This initiative, led by various Union Ministers, aimed to clean nearly 7 lakh Cleanliness Target
World Food India
The Ministry of Tourism is hosting the 4th edition of 'World Food India' from September 25-28, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event aims to showcase India's culinary heritage, revive forgotten food traditions, and promote Indian cuisine globally. It features panel discussions, masterclasses, and food
Viksit Bharat Run
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, is organizing the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 across 150 locations in 91 countries as part of Seva Pakhwada. This initiative aims to inspire collective action for nation-building, with a focus on engaging the Indian diaspora
Tour_de_Thar
The inaugural Tour_de_Thar cycling event is set to take place on November 23, 2025, in Rajasthan, featuring a challenging route through the Thar Desert. Union Ministers unveiled the event's jersey and registration portal during a curtain raiser event in New Delhi. The race includes three categories—
Coal Production
Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, announced a historic transformation in India's coal and mineral sectors, achieving over 1 billion tonnes of coal production in 2024-25. With a projected demand of 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030, the government is focusing on sustainability through
eco-friendly
The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with various organizations, organized the 'Clean Green Utsav' and 'Waste to Art Installations' as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2025. These initiatives aim to promote eco-friendliness, sustainability, and awareness about plastic pollution, while also empowering rural artisans
World Food India 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in World Food India 2025 on September 25 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will showcase India's food processing strengths and provide over Rs 770 crore in credit support to 26,000 beneficiaries under the PMFME Scheme. The event will feature