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Goa Passes Strict Law with ₹3 Lakh Fine, Jail for Illegal Waste Dumping to Protect Ecosystem
The new Goa law cracks down on illegal garbage dumping with heavy fines, imprisonment, and enforcement powers.
From Dumpsite to Urban Forest: Citizens, NGO SAFE Plant Over 3000 Trees in Greater Noida
A community-driven initiative, supported by local authorities, successfully converted a hazardous dumpsite in Greater Noida into a vibrant urban forest by planting 3,000 native trees and restoring biodiversity within seven months.
India Inaugurates 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant at Gujarat’s Kandla to Boost Port Decarbonisation and Green Goals
India’s Deendayal Port inaugurates its first indigenous 1 MW green hydrogen plant, producing 140 metric tonnes annually, accelerating the National Green Hydrogen Mission and maritime decarbonisation.
India Surpasses Japan to Become World’s 3rd Largest Solar Energy Generator with 116 GW Capacity
India has overtaken Japan to become the third-largest solar power generator globally, producing over 108,000 GWh in 2024–25 with an installed capacity of 116 GW, driven by strong government policies and major projects.
Delhi Professors Turn Traditional Uttarakhand Houses Into Creative, Eco-Friendly Tourist Homestays
A collaborative initiative has revitalised thousands of Uttarakhand’s traditional homes into eco-friendly homestays, boosting local economies while preserving cultural heritage.
Zero-Waste Andolan: How a Darjeeling-Based Movement is Pioneering Community-Led Waste Management in the Eastern Himalayas
A grassroots initiative in Darjeeling transforms waste management with innovative composting, zero-waste villages, and social empowerment.
Varanasi to Build India’s First Net-Zero Library with Green Tech and Cultural Design by 2026
Varanasi Development Authority, in partnership with NHPC Limited, is constructing India’s first net-zero library, blending sustainable technology with cultural heritage.
Rajasthan Launches ‘Mission Hariyalo’ to Plant 50 Crore Trees in Five Years; Over 2.5 Crore Planted in a Day
Rajasthan’s Van Mahotsav 2025 marks a record sapling plantation day, driving a five-year campaign to plant 50 crore trees inspired by cultural tradition and modern environmental goals.
Guwahati Railway Station Set to Become India’s First Fully Plastic-Recycling Hub by Independence Day 2025
NFR collaborates with IIT-Guwahati, Assam Pollution Control Board, and PCS-approved agency for full-cycle plastic waste recycling at Guwahati station.
Forest Queen of Assam: Munmuni Payeng Is Planting a Million Trees to Rebuild Majuli’s Flood-Hit Island
Munmuni Payeng, inspired by her father’s legacy, spearheads large-scale tree planting to restore Assam’s vulnerable Majuli and empower local communities.
Surat Man Builds Eco Paradise at Home with 800 Plants, 25 Bird Species and Natural Cooling
Entrepreneur Nishit Kapadia’s Surat residence blends biodiversity and vertical greenery to reduce temperature naturally and support urban wildlife.
Foreigner Cleans Kangra Waterfall Litter, Says ‘I’ll Keep Doing This Until Others Join’ Amid Civic Sense Debate
A foreign tourist’s dedicated litter cleanup near a Kangra waterfall exposes ongoing littering issues and sparks calls for civic mindset change among Indian visitors.
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