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PM Modi calls for sustainable living, reaffirms green future commitment

PM Modi calls for sustainable living, reaffirms green future commitment

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Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Guided by the principle of ‘One Earth, One Family and One Future’, we will continue working towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable planet through the spirit of Mission LiFE.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Switzerland to collaborate with J&K on sustainable tourism, vocational training

Switzerland to collaborate with J&K on sustainable tourism, vocational training

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Drawing parallels between the two regions’ natural beauties and vulnerabilities, Maya Tissafi, Switzerland’s Ambassador to India, on Friday (May 29, 2026), pitched for collaboration with the J&K government in sustainable tourism and vocational training in agriculture and food sectors. Ms. Tissafi’s statement came after a two-day tour of J&K where she held meetings with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Ms. Tissafi said, “Productive meetings in Srinagar with Mr. Sinha and Mr. Abdullah on the scope for collaboration in Kashmir: from sustainable tourism and vocational training to food processing and agriculture.” A spokesman of the J&K government said both the sides reaffirmed the importance of cooperation in promoting sustainable development and inclusive growth. The touring ambassador highlighted her country’s role in contributing to the region’s development through the private sector, “from tunnels and bridges to hydropower tech and joint research”. On her visit to Gulmarg, which has natural settings closer to the Alps in Switzerland, Ms. Tissafi referred to the movies Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. “Bollywood made both Switzerland …

We proved that an inclusive movie screening is possible. With CBFC’s new rules, it can be made sustainable

We proved that an inclusive movie screening is possible. With CBFC’s new rules, it can be made sustainable

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In December 2022, in a luxury theatre in Tirunelveli — a town not typically associated with pioneering anything in cinema — a girl named Angel watched her first film. She was a student at the School for the Blind in Palayamkottai. She was 15 and had never been inside a movie theatre. The film was Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan. A prestige epic, three hours of Chola-era intrigue, battle sequences, A R Rahman’s orchestral swells. Not, on the face of it, the most obvious choice for a screening aimed at visually impaired and hearing-impaired students. But that was rather the point. We were not looking for a “suitable” film. We were looking for the film everyone else was talking about. Inclusion, if it means anything at all, means you get to argue about whether Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was miscast. It does not mean you get a special screening of an educational documentary about road safety. It took a week to pull it off. A week of working with theatre technicians to create and synchronise an audio …

Symposium calls for data-driven, sustainable vision for Greater Mysuru

Symposium calls for data-driven, sustainable vision for Greater Mysuru

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Dignitaries at a symposium on ‘Sustainable Development of Greater Mysuru’ at NIE in Mysuru on Friday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, hosted a one-day symposium on ‘Sustainable Development Vision for Greater Mysuru’ on Friday, bringing together experts and stakeholders to deliberate on the future growth of the city and the need for a scientific, sustainable development model. Actor, director and theatre personality Prakash Belawadi, who inaugurated the symposium, set the tone for the discussions by calling for constructive dialogue and practical recommendations to guide the government in shaping Mysuru into a ‘Greater Mysuru’. He said the vision for ‘Susthira Mysuru’ (Sustainable Mysuru) should be based on a scientific and predictable development model that is free from political influence and could serve as an example of sustainable urban development for other cities in the country. Speakers at the symposium noted that while development is often perceived as invisible to citizens, modern technology can accurately track and measure it. “The eye in the sky — satellites — see it all,” …

‘Sustainable urbanisation and better municipal governance needed to fuel growth in India’

‘Sustainable urbanisation and better municipal governance needed to fuel growth in India’

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Amitabh Kant interacting at the Nilgiris Economic Dialogue in Udhagamandalam on Saturday. | Photo Credit: M. SATHYAMOORTHY Municipal governance in India has collapsed, and better municipal governance is a key reform that needs to happen in India, said Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa and CEO, NITI Aayog. Speaking on the second day of the Nilgiris Economic Dialogue, Mr. Kant, who was taking questions from the attendees at the event, said that “Sustainable urbanisation was a key tool for driving development in the country. We have failed miserably as a country in shaping the right institutions and governance. We have spoiled every single city, all of which have become unlivable, are dens of corruption and have become huge areas of dirt, garbage and filth, including the capital of India,” he said. Mr. Kant said that while there were some “islands of excellence” such as Indore and Surat, that communities in cities need to step up and drive such transformations across the country. “Municipal governance has collapsed, and municipal governance is the key to better livelihoods and …

Commercialisation Powering New Space Race, Key To Sustainable Moon Missions: Sunita Williams | India News

Commercialisation Powering New Space Race, Key To Sustainable Moon Missions: Sunita Williams | India News

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Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 22:57 IST Sunita Williams highlights the ongoing space race, rise of private sector opportunities, and the need for sustainable, Moon missions, praising ISS’s role in space tech progress. NASA astronaut (Retd.) Sunita Williams addresses a fireside chat on her journey and experiences in space, at the US Embassy, in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI) Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on Tuesday said a “space race” is ongoing at present but the endeavour is to ensure humanity returns to the Moon sustainably and done in a “productive and democratic way”. “Commercialisation of space is great, and what it means in the United States is there are opportunities for people to work in so many different companies. So not only rockets, not only spacecraft, but parts of space experiments, satellites, new technologies, 3D Printing, wherever anybody wants to work. It’s not unusual nowadays that we have people who…go to one company for a couple years and go to another company and then go to another company,” Williams said at the American Center. The astronaut …

‘We’ve done it for centuries’: How you can make your wedding truly sustainable, just like Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi | Life-style News

‘We’ve done it for centuries’: How you can make your wedding truly sustainable, just like Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi | Life-style News

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Weddings are often extravagant affairs, but actor Dia Mirza and her husband, Vaibhav Rekhi, took a different route when they tied the knot in 2021. Their celebration was designed to be eco-friendly, focusing on sustainability at every step — from décor to fashion to waste management.  Appearing on the Fashionably Pernia podcast, Dia was quick to respond when the host noted that many couples followed suit after her wedding. She emphasised, “We’ve done it for centuries,” prompting the fashion designer to remark that people tend to forget this. Dia then reflected on how society has been drawn into a cycle of excessive consumption, saying, “We forgot that because we got sucked into mindless consumption, consumerism, capitalist world, making you believe that the only way you can validate your existence is if you are wasteful.” Determined to break that pattern, the couple made thoughtful choices for their wedding. Instead of extravagant gifts, they opted for hand-crafted woven baskets from Meghalaya and gifted plants to their guests. Their floral arrangements featured hyper-local flowers, reducing the carbon footprint …

Working to build prosperous, just, sustainable Jharkhand by 2050: Soren| India News

Working to build prosperous, just, sustainable Jharkhand by 2050: Soren| India News

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Ranchi, Extending New Year greetings, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said his government was working to build a prosperous, just and sustainable Jharkhand by 2050. Working to build prosperous, just, sustainable Jharkhand by 2050: Soren Soren said that to achieve the goal, the JMM-led government was emphasising policies and schemes that place education, health, self-employment, social security, conservation of natural resources, and the rights and dignity of local communities at the centre. He said the arrival of the New Year is an important step toward realising the dream of “our valiant ancestors” of building a ‘Sona Jharkhand’. “Jharkhand has traversed a long journey of struggle, determination, and possibilities in the past years. In this journey, the role of the state’s citizens, especially the tribal, indigenous, farmers, labourers, women, and youth communities, has been extremely crucial. We have taken several important steps towards social justice, public welfare, and inclusive development,” he said in a post on X. “Now, the goal of ‘Yuva Jharkhand’ is even clearer – to build a prosperous, just, and sustainable Jharkhand …

Ladakh LG calls for sustainable, responsible tourism to protect fragile ecosystem

Ladakh LG calls for sustainable, responsible tourism to protect fragile ecosystem

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Leh, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday called for the promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism to protect the region’s fragile ecosystem while ensuring inclusive, long-term benefits for local communities. Ladakh LG calls for sustainable, responsible tourism to protect fragile ecosystem He said tourism is a key pillar of Ladakh’s economic growth, significantly contributing to livelihood generation for local communities while strengthening allied sectors such as hospitality, transport, handicrafts, and eco-tourism. Gupta was speaking during his visit to the iconic Sangam Point one of Ladakh’s most prominent tourist destinations located about 35 kilometres from Leh on the Srinagar–Leh National Highway. The site marks the spectacular confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers and is globally renowned for the striking visual contrast of the blue waters of the Indus merging with the muddy green-brown waters of the Zanskar, forming a single majestic river. “There is a need to promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices to protect Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem and ensure inclusive, long-term benefits for the region and its people,” the Lt Governor said. Describing …

A.P. bags IGBC Green champion award for leadership in sustainable development

A.P. bags IGBC Green champion award for leadership in sustainable development

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Director of Town and Country Planning R.J. Vidyullatha receiving the IGBC Green champion award on behalf of A.P. Municipal Administration and Urban Development at a function in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT Andhra Pradesh has been declared a national leader in green building and sustainable development after winning the prestigious IGBC Green Champion Award at the Green Building Congress 2025 in Mumbai. The honour recognises the State’s comprehensive push to expand eco-friendly infrastructure, backed by 598 IGBC-registered projects covering over 622 million sq. ft. of certified green built environment, MA&UD Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar informed on Saturday. The award highlights Andhra Pradesh’s multi-layered strategy, including the Swarna Andhra Swachh Andhra initiative, Amaravati’s recognition as an IGBC Green City by Design, and sustainability-driven partnerships with Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRCL) and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). The government’s latest package of incentives, impact fee concessions and A.P. RERA fee refunds for Silver, Gold, and Platinum ratings, aims to make green buildings more financially attractive. Existing benefits such as reduced permit fees, phased development charge …