Tag: Environment
ACT targets INR 500 Cr fundraise to tackle societal problems beyond...
Launched in 2020 to combat COVID-19, ACT will now focus on education, environment, healthcare and women’s participation in the workforce..........................
IIT Kharagpur researchers develop industry-grade silica from rice biomass & curb...
A team of researchers from IIT Kharagpur’s Dept. of Agricultural and Food Engineering have developed a chemical treatment that will separate the silica content in the husk ash residue which is about 90 - 95% and neutralize the remaining biomass for disposal in water bodies....................
Science for People, Planet and Profitability
The Great Lockdown due to COVID 19 has left us off with its signature, a reminder, that nature is stronger than the humans and; that we just need a few basics for survival and happiness, writes Dr Anju Dave Vaish.....................
New platform for safer antibiotics production
It could mean a breakthrough for the responsible manufacturing of antibiotics and reduce the risk of the industry itself contributing to the spread of antimicrobial resistance..................
Govt’s big push to biodiesel production from used cooking oil
The union government has released the expression for interest by oil marketing companies for Biodiesel, made from used cooking oil. As per the concerned ministry, Ethanol, 2-G ethanol, CBG, and Biodiesel will help in bringing down import dependency............
Modi Govt 2.0: Environment minister launches #selfiewithsapling campaign
The Ministry of Environment and Forests has launched a people’s campaign #SelfiewithSapling urging all to join and plant a sapling and post the selfie with the sapling on social media..................
World Earth Day: Finding creative connect with mother earth!
We probably never pause to feel and explore the connection that we have with Nature- the one who has created and who is within us, feels Anju Dave Vaish who organizes workshops to bring people closer to nature through art.............
Millennials pledge to work for eco-friendly lifestyle, sustainable environment
The youth were invited under “Spaces for Good” exhibit at Jaipur, organized by TRY for GOOD which builds awareness for sustainable environment and communities. They expressed a desire to ignite the change for sustainable actions..................
Helloscience backed innovators to find solutions to Bengaluru’s water woes
Backed by Grundfos and Novozymes, HelloScience Lab is setting out to be a first of its kind, collaborative experiment with global and local partners to work actively with SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) to address Bengaluru’s water urban challenges...……….
Govt launches transformative agricultural project with FAO
The joint project with Food and Agriculture Organisation, seeks to mainstream biodiversity, climate change and sustainable land management objectives and practices into Indian agriculture......……...