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India-Nepal sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in Forests, Wildlife, Envir
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of Nepal, to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas of forests, wildlife, environment, biodivers
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New solid waste management rules to come into force from April 1
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, superseding the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The rules have been notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and will come into full effect from April 1
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Second rangewide estimation of riverine and estuarine Dolphins in India st
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Following up the release of population estimation result of first round by the Prime Minister in the National Board for Wild Life (NBWL) at Gir in March last year, and to take forward the conservation of Dolphins in the country, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Congress' Jairam Ramesh criticises Govt's new definition of Aravalli, BJP'
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a major step towards conservation and protection of the entire Aravalli Range stretching from Delhi to Gujarat from illegal mining, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued directions to the States for a complete Ban on the Grant of any New
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Centre will protect entire Aravallis; no mining leases; protected zone to
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a significant step towards conservation and protection of the entire Aravalli Range stretching from Delhi to Gujarat from illegal mining, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued directions to the States for a complete Ban on the Grant of an
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Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of misleading public on Aravallis, questions
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a post on X, Ramesh alleged that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change was being "economical with the truth" on the Aravalli Hills issue. He claimed that the redefinition being adopted by the government had been "clearly and compellingly opposed" by key statutor
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MoEFCC commemorate 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram' with patriotic rendition,
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) today participated in a soulful collective rendition of 'Vande Mataram'. The occasion marked the 150th anniversary of the iconic National Song that has inspired India's spirit of unity, courage and devotion to the Mothe
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NGT seeks scientific review on asbestos roofing in schools, industry says
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday has directed the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to review all scientific material and global best practices within six months and take an appropriate policy decision regarding the permitting of asbestos
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Tarun Kumar Pithode takes charge as Member Secretary of CAQM
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Serving as the Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Pithode has now assumed the role of the Member-Secretary of the Commission.
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Centre issues Model Rules to States, UTs to aid ease of doing business in
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands', with the objective of supporting States and Union Territories in simplifying regulatory frameworks and promoting agroforestry. Agroforestry offers multiple be
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SC issues notice to Centre, Maharashtra after it was told Sahara's Versova
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest and Maharashtra government after it was told that the Sahara group's (SICCL) Versova plot is partly or wholly a Mangrove Forest Area.
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Centre allows U'khand govt to continue mining in Gaula river till June 30
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, on Thursday gave nod to Uttarakhand government to continue mining work in Gaula river in Nainital district till June 30.
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