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MoSPI Releases Landmark SDG Bulletins on “Planet” and “Prosperity”

With the “Planet” and “Prosperity” pillars now documented in accessible form, attention will soon turn to forthcoming bulletins on the remaining pillars. Together, they promise a comprehensive, data-backed narrative of India’s journey toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

OWSA Staff - 24 March 2026

Air

Earth’s Climate Swings Out of Balance: 2025 Caps Hottest Decade on Record; UN Declares Emergency

The report arrives on World Meteorological Day under the theme “observing today to protect tomorrow.” It highlights how interconnected economies and societies remain vulnerable despite scientific progress.

OWSA Staff - 23 March 2026

Energy

IEA Boss Sounds Alarm on Historic Energy Crisis as War Damages 40+ Assets

The world has faced oil shocks before. This one, Birol made clear, is different – deeper, wider and more dangerous. How governments respond in the coming weeks will determine whether the pain remains temporary or becomes a lasting scar on the global economy.

OWSA Staff - 23 March 2026

Afghanistan

Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Rehab Centre Sparks IHL Concerns

As families search for loved ones and casualty verification continues, the incident risks further destabilising an already volatile region. Diplomats and rights monitors are watching closely, with calls mounting for de-escalation and dialogue.

OWSA Contributor - 23 March 2026

HIV/AIDS

NACO Convenes ‘Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala’ to Accelerate HIV Response in Priority Districts of Haryana and Delhi

With sustained vigilance and coordinated action, officials expressed confidence that India is on track to declare HIV/AIDS under control by 2027.

OWSA Staff - 23 March 2026

Civil society

Manipur CM Meets with Kuki-Zo Council: Calls it a “Good Beginning”; Appeals for “Forgive and Forget”

Chief Minister Singh made it clear that this was only the beginning. “The talk… for the first time in nearly three years is a really good thing,” he told reporters. “The talks will proceed.”

OWSA Staff - 22 March 2026

Agriculture

India’s Rural Women’s Workforce Participation Climbs to 40% as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.2% in February: PLFS

Experts tracking these trends note that sustained improvements in female LFPR could play a pivotal role in achieving broader economic goals, including higher productivity and inclusive growth.

OWSA Staff - 20 March 2026

Accountability

World Bank Warns Nepal’s 17 ‘Pride Projects’ Could Take 41 Years to Complete

The report stresses the need for drastic improvements in the public procurement system. Recommendations include establishing clearer bid evaluation criteria, strictly screening abnormally low bids that often lead to abandoned contracts, and enhancing the government’s e-procurement system.

OWSA Contributor - 20 March 2026

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