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    Delhi’s Asha Kiran Draws HRW Flak

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    Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market in Agriculture Sector Launched

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    Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India Launched

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    Disaster Management

    This Year’s Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2024 for 60 Parachute Field Hospital

    A PIB press release said that the country has significantly improved the disaster management practices, preparedness, mitigation and response mechanisms resulting in significant reduction...
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    Clean tech

    One Crore Households to get Rooftop Solar under Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

    The scheme aims to reduce the electricity bill of the poor and middle class, along with making India self-reliant in the energy sector. Prime Minister...
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    Empowerment

    First Meeting of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB)

    There was emphasis on the pivotal role of social audits in bringing transparency and driving corrective actions based on valuable feedback from citizens. The first...
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    Clean tech

    Coal Based Power Generation in India Grows 10.13% During April-December 2023

    India is stepping towards self-reliance in coal sector. Coal Import for Blending decreased by 40.66% during April-December, 2023 as Compared to Corresponding Period of...
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