UP to revive 75 small rivers
Virendra Singh Rawat Uttar Pradesh is breathing new life into 75 small and tributary rivers through a well-coordinated and technology-driven campaign. On the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a…
UP farmers get carbon credit payments
Virendra Singh Rawat The Uttar Pradesh government has successfully implemented the Carbon Credit Finance Scheme to promote environmental protection and strengthen the farm economy. This innovative initiative is not only…
UP to convert roads into green corridors!
Virendra Singh Rawat To expand the state’s green cover and preserve environment, the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to convert the roads into virtual green corridors! To mark Van Mahotsav…
UP to amend Brick Kiln Policy 2012
Virendra Singh Rawat Uttar Pradesh is taking decisive steps to regulate the brick kiln industry with a focus on environmental sustainability. Departments including Environment, Pollution Control Board and GST are…
Yogi 2.0 to promote eco-tourism in UP
Virendra Singh Rawat Aligned with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision to make Uttar Pradesh an eco-tourism hub, the UP Forest and Wildlife Department is all set to launch a ‘Buffer…
UP to plant 350 million saplings
Virendra Singh Rawat Uttar Pradesh is planning a mega green drive to plant 350 million saplings during July 1-7 in the state. As part of the Yogi Adityanath government campaign,…
UP to develop dams as tourist attractions
Virendra Singh Rawat To boost eco-tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a major initiative to transform dams and reservoirs into vibrant tourist destinations. As part of the plan, infrastructure…
CSE releases India’s Environment report
Virendra Singh Rawat Sunita Narain, director general, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), has released the 2025 State of India’s Environment report. At Nimli, near Alwar in Rajasthan, the report…
Startups to remove carbon from atmosphere!
Virendra Singh Rawat Breakthrough Energy, the clean-tech venture of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has granted $40 million to carbon-capture startup Deep Sky Corp. The Montreal-based company targets to build gigantic…
IIM research outlines $1.7 trillion investment for net-zero
Virendra Singh Rawat A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow and Ahmedabad University have conducted a study outlining the steps for India to achieve net-zero…