Adverse climate events have become the new norm in India, impacting lives, livelihoods and the economy.

As human development and economic growth advance, societies generate more waste, underscoring the need for sustainable consumption and resource management. 

Culture as an instrument of diplomacy is not new to India’s ability to advance its strategic partnerships.

The IPE Global and Esri-India report said over 80% of districts in Gujarat have faced increased frequency and intensity of extreme floods over two decades.

The IPE Global and Esri India study suggests that more than 1.47 billion people will be at risk owing to extreme climate events by 2036.

The IPE Global and Esri India study found that India was witnessing extended summer-like conditions except on non-rainy days in monsoons.

Over 84 per cent of Indian districts are susceptible to extreme heat waves, while 70 per cent of the areas are also experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events

A new analysis revealed said the country was experiencing extended summer-like conditions during the June-September monsoon.

The deadly floods triggered by heavy rains in Kerala were the latest in a streak of disasters that could have been avoided through better planning, according to experts.

The limited mention of the health sector in today’s budget speech is not surprising, given the substantial provisions already made in the Interim Budget.

With a focus on inclusive development for Viksit Bharat, the Budget reflects the government’s focus on the underprivileged, youth, farmers, and women. I would have liked to see more around innovative financing, more schemes around rural part of India.

With a focus on inclusive development for Viksit Bharat, the Budget reflects the government’s focus on the underprivileged, youth, farmers, and women. I would have liked to see more around innovative financing, more schemes around rural part of India.

All eyes will be on whether Sitharaman provides the much-expected tax relief for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands, as there is tax buoyancy

All eyes will be on whether Sitharaman provides the much-expected tax relief for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands, as there is tax buoyancy

This will be a very important budget; it is time for the government to come in and continue the work. I would like the government to focus on inclusive growth, job creation etc.

To provide policy stability, financial support and foster innovation to empower industries to embrace sustainable practices and help India achieve ambitious climate goals.

The pre-#UnionBudget 2024-25 in-person consultations chaired by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs #NirmalaSitharaman had more than 120 invitees across 10 stakeholder groups, including experts and representatives from farmer associations and agriculture economists; trade unions; education and health sector; employment and skilling; MSME reps; trade and services; industry; economists; financial sector and capital markets; […]

Kochi: Tackling climate-change driven challenges found mention in the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. The budget pushes for energy security in several ways including building small nuclear energy reactors. Ways to tackle climate events also found place in it, with the central government’s proposal to fund research and development […]

Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, which offers a health cover of ₹5 lakh to 12 crore poor and vulnerable families, received ₹7,300 crore, up by ₹500 crore from last year’s ₹6,800 crore. Despite this increase, the plan to include all senior citizens above 70 years in the scheme remains unfunded. An official commented, “The expansion must be approved […]

India’s Gender Budget has crossed the ₹3 lakh crore-mark for the first time since its introduction in the 2005-06 Budget. The Gender Budget, an annual financial statement of the total allocation to women-centric schemes, stands at ₹3.27 lakh crore in the 2024-25 Budget. This is a 31.46% increase from the 2023-24 Budget allocation of ₹2.38 lakh crore.