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Ramveer Tanwar, a mechanical engineer, quit his corporate job to restore India's ponds. Through 'Jal Chaupal,' he revived 80+ water bodies, tackling encroachment & pollution. His mission: to train 1 lakh 'Pond Warriors' for sustainable water conservation.

As Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh prioritised climate action with policies like the NAPCC, global partnerships, and renewable energy. His work balanced development with sustainability, leaving a lasting environmental legacy.

A study by Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet reveals that air pollution in India caused 3.8 million deaths between 2009 and 2019. The research highlights the urgent need for stricter air quality standards and pollution reduction efforts.

El Niño weakens India's monsoon, but only 7 of 16 years since 1950 saw below-normal rainfall. La Niña, its cooler counterpart, generally brings above-normal rains, except in some northern and northeastern regions

India's livestock population rose 75% in 63 years, now at 537M. The 21st Census reveals species trends, including goat and poultry booms, while addressing sustainability, food safety, and rural contributions.

GEM report highlights India's coal-dependent steel sector as a major hurdle to its net-zero goal by 2070. With rising emissions and outdated methods, $187B in stranded assets is at risk unless India prioritizes green steel and decarbonization efforts

India faces poverty and climate challenges worsened by deforestation. Inspired by Africa’s afforestation success, India can use tree planting to create jobs, boost incomes, and restore ecosystems, paving the way for a greener, equitable future.

Hydro-meteorological disasters in 2024-25 caused 2,803 deaths and damaged 10.23 lakh hectares of crops. Karnataka and Himachal were worst-hit. ₹10,728 crore from SDRF and ₹4,043.37 crore from NDRF were released for relief efforts

India’s AQI scale caps at 500, signaling severe pollution. However, platforms like IQAir report higher readings. Discrepancies stem from differences in monitoring methods, pollutant metrics, and international standards, confusing the public.

This article covers solar energy's history, from ancient uses to the development of photovoltaic cells. It highlights key milestones, breakthroughs, and the commercialization of solar power, leading to its global adoption.