Bharat Steel
Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, unveiled the logo, brochure, and website for 'Bharat Steel' during a workshop for the secondary steel sector in New Delhi. The event, scheduled for April 16-17, 2026, aims to showcase India's capabilities in the steel
Green Maritime Corridors
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and Indian Ports Association hosted the 'Leaders' Dialogue on Green & Digital Maritime Corridors' in Mumbai, marking the lead-up to India Maritime Week 2025. The event emphasized the importance of green and digital shipping corridors for economic growth and sustainability, with key
Inland Waterways
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has reported that as of July 31, 2025, there are 29 operational National Waterways (NWs) in India. Significant budget allocations have been made for their development, with a total of Rs. 2,521.43 crore allocated over the last three years. Infrastructure improvements
Amrit Sarovar
Launched on April 24, 2022, the Amrit Sarovar Mission aims to construct and rejuvenate 75 Sarovars in each rural district, targeting 50,000 by August 15, 2023. As of October 2024, over 68,000 Sarovars have been completed, significantly addressing water scarcity and enhancing groundwater availability. The mission emphasizes community
PMGSY
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to remote and underserved areas, promoting inclusive growth and reducing regional disparities. Improved road infrastructure enhances access to education, healthcare, and markets, contributing to better health outcomes and economic growth in rural communities. Since its inception, PMGSY
Textile Waste
The Ministry of Textiles has launched initiatives to address textile waste, highlighted by the Prime Minister's remarks in his 120th Mann ki Baat. A study is underway to assess textile waste and its value chain, involving NGOs, startups, and technology providers. An Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Taskforce has
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a group of farmers from Tamil Nadu in Parliament, expressing amazement at their innovative approaches and new farming techniques aimed at boosting productivity and sustainability. Source: Original Link
Coal Mines
The Ministry of Coal in India is promoting the transformation of closed coal mines into tourist destinations and community facilities, following successful models from countries like Germany and Australia. Initiatives include eco-parks, mine tourism sites, and pisciculture projects. The new guidelines for mine closure emphasize sustainable practices, community engagement, and
Carbon Footprint
Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, launched the book "Carbon Footprint Assessment in the Indian Handloom Sector" which provides methodologies for measuring and reducing carbon footprints in the handloom industry. The book aims to promote sustainable practices and empower the handloom sector, which employs millions, particularly women.
fisheries development
The Government of India is implementing various schemes for the holistic development of the fisheries sector in Kerala, including the Blue Revolution Scheme, Kisan Credit Card for fisheries, and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Over the past decade, projects worth Rs. 1790 crore have been approved, benefiting over 2
Handloom Hackathon
The inaugural Handloom Hackathon at IIT Delhi brought together over 400 participants from 250 teams across India, showcasing innovative solutions to modernize the handloom sector. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, the event emphasized collaboration between government, academia, and industry, focusing on design innovation, market access, and sustainability. Winning solutions
Sustainability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised a significant initiative by Deendayal Port Authority that promotes sustainability and reinforces India's commitment to achieving Net-Zero emissions. He described the effort as commendable and essential for powering India's Net-Zero vision. Source: Original Link