GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l March 2025 NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power utility, was presented with the Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025 in the Water Resilience category on February 13, 2025. The ceremony was organized by the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) in Chennai. The Forward Faster Sustainability Awards recognize organizations […]

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l February 2025 India’s mining sector is transforming, prioritizing sustainability and technological advancements to align with global standards. Recent government and industry initiatives focus on responsible resource utilization, economic growth, and environmental conservation. In January 2025, the 3rd National Mining Ministers’ Conference was held in Konark, Odisha, to discuss the

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l January 2025 The “Green and Sustainability” Working Group, formed under the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), marks a significant step in aligning technological advancement with environmental priorities. This initiative stems from India’s commitment to pioneering sustainable 6G networks, as envisioned in the Bharat 6G Vision document.  It aims for India

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l December 2024 India hosted the first edition of “Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue” to discuss growing opportunities and associated responsibilities for the growth of its maritime sector. This crucial maritime thought leadership summit was the largest maritime forum of the South Asia region which was held on November 18-19,

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l November 2024 On October 17, 2024, the Coal Ministry, Government of India launched its first exhibition, “Black Diamond: Unveiling the Depths,” at the National Science Centre, New Delhi. This landmark exhibition is part of the ministry’s initiatives to promote innovation and sustainability in coal and energy production, featuring an

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l October 2024 “Swachhta Hi Seva 2024 ” Focusing on Integrate Cleanliness and Sustainability through Collective Responsibility The “Swachhta Hi Seva” (SHS) campaign, has been initiated in 2017 under the Swachh Bharat Mission, and in 2024 it continues to thrive with the theme “Garbage-Free India.”  It was launched by the

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l September 2024 Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Ministry of Tourism, GoI has introduced the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism to foster eco-friendly and socially responsible tourism practices in the country. The strategy aims to balance tourism growth with environmental protection, cultural preservation, and empowerment of

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l August 2024 Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) Kicks Off in Bharat Mandapam  The 4-day Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) started at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on July 4, 2024. The Event was inaugurated by the Secretary, of the Union Ministry of Chemicals and

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l July 2024 India at First Post-Expansion BRICS Environment Ministers Summit Emphasized to Adopt Sustainable Lifestyle The Xth  BRICS Environment Ministers meeting was held on 28 June 2024. It was conducted by The Russian Federation has conducted the meeting in hybrid mode and India joined it virtually. From India, it

GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l June 2024 India participated in the XIX session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF). It took place between 6-10 May 2024 in New York at the United Nations Headquarters. India has showcased substantial development in forest preservation and governance during the event. India has highlighted that due