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.
Jun 29, 2024
Pench Tiger Reserve Embraces AI for Enhanced Forest Fire Protection
The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra took a significant step forward in wildlife protection by introducing an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for early forest fire detection. This innovative approach marks a new chapter in conservation efforts, combining cutting-edge technology with traditional wildlife management practices.
This AI system is truly unique as it is integrated with satellite technology, which combines live camera footage with data from 15 commercial satellite services. It is the first-of-its-kind approach in wildlife conservation.
The introduction of this AI system represents a significant leap forward in wildlife conservation efforts. By harnessing the power of technology, the Pench Tiger Reserve is setting a new standard for protected area management.
Jun 28, 2024
Paraguay Becomes 100th Full Member of the International Solar Alliance
Paraguay officially became the 100th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), marking a significant milestone in global solar energy cooperation. The Ambassador of Paraguay, H. E. Fleming Raul Duarte, handed over the Instrument of Ratification during a meeting in New Delhi with Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary (ED & MER) and Head of Depository.
Launched in 2015 during COP21 by India and France, the ISA aims to accelerate global solar energy deployment to support climate action. Headquartered in India, it addresses barriers in technology, finance, and capacity to scale up solar energy globally.
With "One Sun One World One Grid" as a guiding philosophy, the ISA mobilizes efforts to reduce solar energy costs and aims to attract over USD 1 trillion in investments by 2030. India continues to lead initiatives like the Solar Pumping Programme and Solar Electrification of Health Centres, advancing solar energy adoption in agriculture and healthcare sectors globally.
Jun 27, 2024
South India's First Leopard Safari Opens at Bannerghatta
Karnataka Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre launched South India's first the leopard safari at the Bannerghatta Biological Park and asked officials to provide saplings to visitors at discounted rates.
He said that zoos are known to care for wildlife but apart from entertainment, zoos should also become centres of knowledge.
Visitors can see the big cats in their natural environment spread across 20 hectares (49.5 acres) of deciduous forest in which eight leopards were released.
The area is protected by a railway barricade and a chain link fence of 4.5 metre height.
In addition, metal sheets of 1.5 metres have been erected with a 30 degree slant, to ensure that the animals do not escape. The guidelines issued by the Central Zoo Authority have been adopted.
Jun 24, 2024
World's First Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre in Maharajganj, UP
Uttar Pradesh established the world's first conservation and breeding centre for Asian king vultures in Maharajganj district.
The facility aims to improve the population of Asian king vultures, which has been listed as critically endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature's red list since 2007.
As the named Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre, 24x7 monitoring of the vultures is being done.
Asian king vultures (also called red-headed vulture) are critically endangered due to a loss of their habitats and the excessive use of diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, in domestic animals, which becomes poisonous for vultures.
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