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ENVIRONMENT - June 2022

Jun 2022

Jul 09, 2024

Tata Power Launches 'Ghar Ghar Solar' Initiative in Uttar Pradesh

Tata Power Solar Systems Limited launched the 'Ghar Ghar Solar' initiative in Uttar Pradesh, starting from Varanasi, aimed at providing every home with clean energy through rooftop solar solutions. This initiative promises substantial financial savings and environmental benefits for residents.
Residents can avail a maximum subsidy of up to Rs. 1,08,000 on rooftop solar installation, combining Central and State Government subsidies. Tata Power Solar offers state-of-the-art technology with bifacial modules for higher efficiency and durability. Flexible financing options and a quick turnaround time ensure hassle-free adoption of solar power.

Jul 07, 2024

Global Conclave on Plastics Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)

The four-day Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) was held at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Chief Guest Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers inaugurated the conference. Smt. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, attended the session as the Guest of Honour. Among other notable attendees were AIPMA President Manish Dedhia, CPMA President Kamal Nanavati, AIPMA Governing Council Chairman Shri Arvind Mehta, GCPRS 2024 Chairman Hiten Bheda, Pranav Kumar (CPMA), Prof. (Dr.) Shishir Sinha (Plastindia Foundation), Ravish Kamath (Plastindia).
In her inaugural address, Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma commended the efforts of the AIPMA and the CPMA for organising a conclave on a topic of paramount relevance, at a time when only ten percent of the total plastic waste generated globally was recycled.
The conclave, jointly organised by the All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) and the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturers' Association (CPMA), focused on the rising use of plastic, its impact on the environment and also on the steps needed for solutions.

Bajaj Rolls out World's First CNG Bike

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched Bajaj Auto's new bike, 'Freedom', the world's first CNG motorcycle. He praised it as 'eco-friendly' and 'sustainable', highlighting the significant issues of air, sound, and water pollution, and the high cost of fossil fuel imports in India.
The bike includes a mono-linked suspension system for smooth rides on bumpy roads and a 2-litre auxiliary petrol tank for added convenience.
The engine is specifically designed for CNG, with tailored piston shapes and larger cooling jets and fins to manage engine temperature.

Jul 04, 2024

Arunachal Pradesh Yields New Species of Horned Frog

A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recorded a new species of forest-dwelling horned frog in Arunachal Pradesh.
The new-to-science Xenophrys apatani, recorded from the Talle Wildlife Sanctuary in the Lower Subansiri district, has been named after the dominant Apatani community in recognition of their ingenuity in the conservation of wild flora and fauna.

Jul 02, 2024

India Becomes First Nation to Prepare Full List of Fauna

The Fauna of India Checklist Portal is the first comprehensive document on the faunal species reported from India. India became the first country in the world to prepare a checklist of its entire fauna, covering 104,561 species. The 'Fauna of India Checklist Portal' was launched on the occasion of the 109th Foundation Day of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata by Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav.

Jul 01, 2024

Indian High Commission Launched 'One Tree4Mother' Campaign in Bangladesh

The High Commission of India in Dhaka today launched a tree plantation campaign 'One tree4Mother' in Bangladesh. Saber Hossain Chowdhury, the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister of Bangladesh and Pranay Verma, the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, jointly launched the campaign by planting a sapling at Chancery Premises, Dhaka.
Speaking on the occasion, the High Commissioner said that the launching of the campaign 'One tree4Mother' was inspired by Prime Narendra Narendra Modi who on World Environment Day-2024, launched the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign in New Delhi. Pranay Verma said that under this campaign, the Prime Minister called upon everyone, in India and around the world, to plant a tree in the coming days as a tribute to our mother.

Uttar Pradesh to Establish Rs. 2000 Crore Bioplastic Park

Uttar Pradesh's government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has made it official that a bioplastic park will be built in the Lakhimpur Kheri area. The idea comes about because more and more people are worried about how plastics made from petroleum hurt the environment. The park is in Kumbhi village, Gola Gokarnnath tehsil, and covers 1000 hectares. It will be developed quickly with an investment of around Rs. 2 billion.
The bioplastic park was put in a smart place that takes advantage of the area's farming strengths. Balrampur Chini Mill will be in charge of the project, which is a great example of a public-private relationship. The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) is in charge of the project and will make sure that everything runs smoothly from the planning stages to the completion.
Bioplastics, which are at the heart of this project, come from plants that grow back, like corn, sugar beets, and sunflowers. Bioplastics are different from regular plastics because they are made from natural polymers like cellulose and starches that come from plants or farm waste. Because they are biodegradable, they break down much more quickly. This makes them a more environmentally friendly option to regular plastics that stay in the environment for hundreds of years.

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