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ENVIRONMENT - October 2021

Oct 2021

Dec 06, 2025

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies to Set Up Centre for Wetland Studies to Address ...

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) will set up a Centre for Wetland Studies to focus on issues related to wetland conservation and protection in the state, especially the Ramsar sites. The initiative comes in the backdrop of reports of large-scale conversion of paddy lands and wetlands in Ernakulam to push real estate development. According to recent reports from the commissionerate of land revenue, Ernakulam has the largest number of applications seeking conversion, with a real estate boom in the outskirts of the city and neighbouring municipalities situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake.
The initiative will also prioritise setting up Vembanad–Kol wetland as a national pilot site for comprehensive restoration and carrying-capacity assessment for these areas.

Dec 05, 2025

Odisha hosts Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Puri

Odisha hosted the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Puri from 5 to 7 December 2025, bringing national and international stakeholders to discuss India’s evolving energy landscape. The summit, themed Powering India: Sufficiency, Balance, Innovation, aims to ensure reliable power supply, balance ecological and economic needs, and accelerate innovation in the sector. Delegates will explore digital tools, resilience, and security, with sessions on green hydrogen, small modular reactors, and cyber resilience in digital grids. The state highlighted ongoing projects and policy reforms to attract investment and boost energy access for urban and rural communities, aligning with national targets for sustainable growth and energy security.

Global Energy Leaders’ Summit held in Puri (5-7 Dec 2025)
Theme: Sufficiency, Balance, Innovation
Focus on green hydrogen and modular reactors
Digital grid resilience and energy security emphasized

Dec 02, 2025

Tenkasi Launches 'Golden Jackal Ambassadors' Conservation Initiative

Tenkasi district in Tamil Nadu is preparing to introduce a new conservation programme aimed at protecting the rapidly declining population of golden jackals. Indiscriminate construction near residential zones, following the removal of natural vegetation, has severely impacted small wildlife species. To address this, the Forest Department will train school and college students as 'Golden Jackal Ambassadors' to raise awareness and support rescue efforts for the species.
Forest officials report that golden jackals, along with other small animals such as mongooses, ant-eaters, tortoises, snakes and monitor lizards, are facing sharp population drops. Reduced habitats and low public awareness are key drivers of this decline. The new campaign aims to build sensitivity among communities towards the protection of lesser-known fauna.

Nov 30, 2025

India's Largest MSW-to-CBG in Nagpur

Nagpur is set to achieve a national milestone with the upcoming commissioning of India's largest municipal solid waste-to-compressed biogas plant based on dry anaerobic digestion technology. The project at Bhandewadi is progressing steadily and is expected to be fully operational by March 2026, marking a transformative shift in urban waste management.
The plant spans 30 acres of municipal land and has reached cold commissioning despite construction delays caused by an extended monsoon. Authorities have granted a four-month extension, allowing phased hot commissioning to begin soon. The facility represents a key initiative supported by central and state leadership with strong administrative oversight.

Nov 29, 2025

Scientists Uncover a 37,000-year-old Bamboo Fossil in Manipur

Scientists uncovered a 37,000-year-old bamboo fossil in Manipur's Imphal Valley that could reshape Asia's botanical history and reveal Ice Age secrets.
The fossilised bamboo stem, found among the silt-rich deposits of the Chirang River, shows rare, well-preserved marks of long-vanished thorns, an early defence mechanism against herbivores.
This find represents Asia's earliest known thorny bamboo fossil and provides groundbreaking evidence of bamboo's survival during the Ice Age in the region.
Bamboo fossils are exceptionally rare due to the delicate hollow stems and fibrous tissues that decompose quickly, leaving little trace in geological records.

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