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10 Nov 2022 Crop residue burning rapidly intensified pan-India and grew six-seven times in past seven decades, from 18 million tonnes to 116 million tonnes between 1950-51 and 2017-18, as national food security policies focussed on increasing production of cereal crops to secure adequate national supplies. Majority of crop residue…

04 Nov 2022 Oil shocks during the 1970s and the resulting adverse impact on the balance of payment arising from the sudden price rise and supply uncertainty drove India’s focus on renewable energy for achieving energy self-sufficiency.  The Commission for Additional Sources of Energy was created within the Department of…

21 Oct 2022 India’s hiring outlook is exhibiting a positive trajectory in 2022. In fact, the job market has remained unaffected by inflation in the 1st quarter of the year. While the opportunities for the white-collar workforce are vast, the hiring scenario in rural India possesses immense potential for growth.…

16 Oct 2022 The renewable energy sector is globally driven by the need to mitigate climate change impact on environment. Within this larger paradigm, securing supply and enabling diversity in supply chain are top on the mind of countries that have charted out their own green energy pathways. This transition to…

14 Oct 2022 India Energy Outlook 2021 published by International Energy Agency (IEA) ranked India as the 3rd largest primary energy consumer in the world. The report also cites the current share of India in global consumption at 6.1% which is likely to increase to about 9.8% by 2050.  This…

26 Aug 2022 As Independent India turns 75 this year, it is an imperative to foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth, protecting people and the planet. Collaboration between business, Government, and society can surely spur economic growth that benefits everyone without destroying the planet. Extreme weather and climate change impacts…

09 Aug 2022 As India celebrates 75th year of Independence, it looks at pursuing an inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory in the coming years. The Government has pledged to achieve net zero by 2070, with an aim to reduce India’s total projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030. Over the last…

03 Aug 2022 If India shows the conviction, the courage, and the foresight to do what’s necessary, there is every possibility that we will realize many of our past and present dreams for development and sustainability by 2047. New Delhi: On our 75th Independence Day last year, Prime Minister Narendra…

18 Jul 2022 The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), formed by CII in 2001, is spearheading the green building movement in India. The vision of the council is to create a sustainable built environment for all and facilitate India to become one of the global leaders in the sustainable built…