Category: Sustainability
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CIDRA Foundation Leads Massive Anti-Tobacco Rally in Nagpur on World No Tobacco Day
Nagpur, May 31 — In a resounding show of unity against tobacco use, the Central India Doctors Association (CIDRA) Foundation successfully organized a large-scale Public Rally on World No Tobacco Day, Saturday, May 31, in collaboration with over 50 NGOs, hospitals, schools, and social groups across the city. The rally, which ran from Awasthi Chowk,…
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Dr. Hanif Qureshi’s visit to IIT Madras marks a significant step in India’s journey towards sustainable mobility
PTNews: On March 24, 2025, IIT Madras launched the ‘Zero e-Mission’ initiative, featuring nine E-Mobility programs. These include labs for battery charging and engineering, an analytics center for electric commercial vehicles, a truck driving simulator, educational programs like Web-enabled M.Tech in E-Mobility, and safety reports for battery electric trucks. Dr. Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, the…
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Representatives of various religions, participated in Interfaith Harmony Conclave in Mumbai
Mumbai, February 6, 2025 The Interfaith Harmony Conclave, organized by Blossom Media Pvt. Ltd. under the leadership of Managing Director Ubaidur Rehman Khan and Event Director Ziaulla Nomani, was successfully hosted at Islam Gymkhana. The event, which was a support program to World Interfaith Harmony Week, an official observance of the United Nations and a…
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Integrated Waste Management: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Jammu
Jammu, like many rapidly urbanizing regions, faces significant challenges in managing its growing waste streams. With plastic pollution and inefficient waste systems affecting environmental health and community well-being, innovative and collaborative solutions are essential. The Integrated Waste Management Sustainability & Partnerships (Waste to Wealth) program, held on 13-14 December 2024 in Jammu, served as a…
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Early Morning Activity for Students of Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa
Date: November 27th, 2024 Venue: Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa Key Points Discussed: 1. Introduction to the Initiative: A joint effort between the Anubhuti Welfare Foundation and Mapusa Municipal Council was explained. Highlighted the “Plastic Lighthouse” project, a community-driven sustainability initiative, supported by Mondelēz. 2. The Importance of Waste Segregation: Emphasized its critical role in promoting sustainable…
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Sustainability Leaders’ Delegation to Thailand Aims to Promote India’s EPR Glory
45 Sustainability leaders are travelling to Thailand led by India’s leading policy advocacy platform – Policy Times during 6-9 November 2024 to discuss and promote India’s net-zero mission, waste management rules and EPR story New Delhi: Policy Times Chamber of Commerce, an association for business development and policy advocacy, is leading a EPR leaders’ Delegation…
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Financial Incentives to Promote Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS): To Support the Setting Up of Pilot Plants That Can Capture 500 tonnes of CO2 Per Day -Niti Ayog
Financial Support for CCUS Initiatives The Indian government is crafting a policy framework to implement financial incentives aimed at promoting carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. This framework includes mechanisms such as viability gap funding, carbon pricing, and subsidies to encourage investments in CCUS initiatives. The Union power ministry, NITI Aayog and the office…
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India’s Integrated Waste Management Sector Sees Opportunity in Challenges, Aims to Achieve 100% Waste Segregation and Recycling.
“Formalizing India’s 1.5 million Informal Waste Pickers Could Increase Incomes by 50%” Says Paras Gupta, Head of EPR and Sustainability at GEM Enviro Management Pvt Ltd In an interview with Policy Times of Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Paras Gupta, Head of EPR and Sustainability at GEM Enviro Management Pvt Ltd discussed in detail on integrated…
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36 Non-Polluting Industries to Get Boost as ‘White Category’ Sectors with Pollution Index Scores of 20 or Less May Not Need Permits
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has proposed a significant change in the regulatory framework for industries in India. The draft notification suggests exempting ‘white category’ industries from obtaining pollution control permits, also known as ‘consent to establish’ (CTE) and ‘consent to operate’ (CTO), under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,…
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India’s Integrated Waste Management Sector Sees Opportunity in Challenges, Aims to Achieve 100% Waste Segregation and Recycling. “
“Formalizing India’s 1.5 million Informal Waste Pickers Could Increase Incomes by 50%” –Paras Gupta, Head of EPR and Sustainability at GEM Enviro Management Pvt Ltd In an interview with Policy Times of Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Paras Gupta, Head of EPR and Sustainability at GEM Enviro Management Pvt Ltd discussed in detail on integrated waste…