Sustainable Development

India yet to integrate environment with development planning: Nitin Desai

TERI's Nitin Desai says environmental concerns have limited influence over development policies, while experts flag climate finance challenges and weakening global cooperation.

The inadequacy of climate action

With the 1.5°C threshold expected to be breached within years, India must pay greater attention to adaptation and resilience

Brics declaration eyes deeper cooperation on sustainable transport systems

Brics nations seek deeper cooperation on sustainable transport, resilient supply chains, urban mobility and infrastructure under the New Delhi Declaration

Ladakh's development must leverage its unique strengths: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok K Lahiri has emphasised that Ladakh's development strategy should build on its unique strengths, including its natural resources, cultural heritage and renewable-energy potential. He stressed that these advantages must be harnessed in a manner that ensures environmental sustainability and generates livelihood opportunities for the people of the Union territory. Lahiri was chairing a meeting with senior administrative officers, including chief secretary Ashish Kundra, here to review the ongoing projects and key challenges in infrastructure, connectivity, education, tourism, energy, water and employment, an official spokesperson said on Sunday. In the meeting on Saturday, Kundra briefed everyone about Ladakh's finances and highlighted major economic challenges facing the the Union territory. , along with sector-wise GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product), GSVA (Gross State Value Addition) and employment trends. Responding to the chief secretary's request f

The missing link to net zero

A net-zero target without sector transition plans and transition finance is a destination with no map

Rajasthan govt fast-tracks green building code with EV, renewable focus

Draft code mandates rooftop renewables and EV-ready parking for large commercial buildings as Rajasthan speeds up green construction norms with incentives and penalties

The new environmentalism: Why sustainability must begin with inclusion

World Environment Day 2026 calls for a new environmentalism that links sustainable growth with inclusion, climate resilience and stronger governance

World Environment Day: PM Modi urges commitment to sustainable growth

On the occasion of World Environment Day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the government's various efforts over the past decade, noting that they resulted in India's key successes such as expanding green cover and a rise in the populations of several animals. The prime minister also commended citizens for showing how collective efforts, policies, belief in science and innovation can improve the environment. "Best wishes to everyone on World Environment Day. I would like to applaud all those passionate about environmental conservation," he said in a post on X. Modi emphasised that this day serves as a reminder to reaffirm "our commitment to protecting our environment and furthering growth that is sustainable". He outlined that the past decade has seen numerous initiatives from his government in this regard. "Some of India's key successes include expanding green cover and a rise in the population of several animals," he said. World Environment Day is celebrated ..

Remembering Edgar Francis Ribeiro: Champion of bottom-up planning

Ribeiro was instrumental in getting World Heritage sites in Old Goa notified. He was also closely involved in the drafting of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments passed in Parliament in 1992

100% FDI gives flexibility to serious insurers: Generali Central Insurance

Anup Rau shared his views on FDI, insurance penetration, regulation, bancassurance, and the company's growth plans

Surviving Climate Anxiety: A manifesto for flourishing in climate change

Guilt-driven environmentalism that favours moral absolutism and blames individuals for inaction on climate issues is the wrong approach to climate action

BS Samriddhi: 'Tech can help bridge gap between growth and environment'

Experts say a circular economy model is enabling Uttar Pradesh's industries to achieve their targets without sacrificing ecological concerns

Ensuring growth is done in a sustainable manner, says UPPCB Chairman

UPPCB Chairman Ravindra Pratap Singh, in an interview with Virendra Singh Rawat in Lucknow, spoke about the board's work

Why discretionary bank rescues are not a substitute for systemic order

The 2020 intervention stopped contagion, but its ad hoc approach and breach of loss hierarchy underline the need for a predictable, rule-based system for failing financial firms

Sustainable development: Retrospective clearances threaten rule of law

This concern is particularly relevant today, when prolonged air pollution episodes, groundwater depletion, deforestation, and climate impacts already impose enormous health and economic costs

Environmentally sustainable mobility becoming a reality in India: Report

Environmentally sustainable mobility is no longer a distant goal, but a rapidly emerging reality, and there is a growing consensus among equipment manufacturers, governments and consumers on the issue, IESA said in a report. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), in its Automotive Electrification in India Market Report, highlighted key electrification trends in the country's automotive industry. As the world's fourth-largest automobile producer, India possesses the scale and potential to become a global leader across the automotive value chain. The Indian automotive sector stands at a pivotal juncture, with electrification and a renewed focus on sustainable mobility reshaping not only vehicle power trains but the entire ecosystem, the report said. "While petrol and diesel power trains continue to dominate, the increasing prevalence of sustainable mobility fuels, driven by enabling policies and growing awareness, underscores a growing consensus among OEMs, governments, and consumers

PM Modi meets Tamil Nadu farmers, lauds their focus on innovation

India has so far resisted the opening of the agricultural sector and dairy products due to concerns about domestic livelihoods and potential impacts on farmers

Sustainable development not using bulldozers raising forests: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday underscored the need of sustainable development but advised against the use of bulldozers to clear forests in order to achieve it. A bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a suo motu case over large-scale felling of trees in the Kancha Gachibowli area of Telangana. I am myself an advocate for sustainable development, but that doesn't mean that overnight you should employ 30 bulldozers and clear all the jungle, Chief Justice Gavai said. Senior advocate K Parameshwar, who is amicus curiae in the matter, informed the bench about several private parties wishing to respond to the state's affidavit. The bench took note of the statement and posted the hearing on August 13. On May 15, the top court said felling of trees next to the University of Hyderabad prima facie appeared to be "pre-planned" and asked the Telangana government to restore it or its officials could land in jail. The CJI said it was fo

85% Northeastern districts are top SDG performers, says NITI Aayog

Hnahthial in Mizoram topped the region, followed by Champhal in the same state

24 Million Green Jobs by 2030: Here’s How to Get One

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, Dr. Miniya Chatterji, CEO of Sustain Labs Paris, shares how sustainability is reshaping careers and why B-school grads should take note.