Sustainability Karma Desk

India expands renewable energy under climate policy, adding biomass, waste-to-energy and biogas capacity, strengthening the circular economy over the past decade

India strengthens geothermal energy expansion through new global collaborations, updated national policy, advanced R&D, repurposed oil wells, and identification of 42 promising resource sites nationwide, boosting clean energy goals

India accelerates green maritime reforms, expanding renewable-powered ports, low-emission shipping and sustainability policies to balance trade growth with climate commitments

India has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070, according to Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh. Speaking at the ‘Green Ribbon Champions’ programme in New Delhi, Dr. Singh emphasised India’s...

India strengthens its TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with expanded screening, upgraded nutrition support and wider community engagement to accelerate national tuberculosis elimination efforts

Adaptation responses need to be accelerated to address growing climate risks, along with an imperative to greatly upscale adaptation-focused climate finance

McKinsey Global Institute analysis highlights severe climate adaptation funding gaps, with India and Greater China among the most financially exposed regions at 2°C warming

At GEO India 2024, Minister Hardeep Puri emphasised energy's role in economic growth, highlighting India’s energy reforms, exploration potential, and green hydrogen goals to meet rising demand and ensure energy security.

Brain trauma cases arise mainly from road accidents, especially two-wheeler crashes due to lack of helmets, reckless driving, and drunk driving, says Dr N.K. Venkatramana of Brains Super Speciality Hospital, and adds that contributing factors include poor vehicle maintenance, bad roads, and...

The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has already delivered foreign exchange savings exceeding Rs 1.7 lakh crore, reduced CO₂ emissions by approximately 869 lakh metric tonnes, and substituted over 289 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil.