In a virtual celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar today launched five key initiatives towards conservation of biodiversity.The year 2020 which is...

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar today interacted with Chief Ministers, Cabinet Ministers & State Government Officers of six states viz, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu through Video...

Union Minister for heavy industries and public enterprises, Prakash Javadekar today convened a meeting with a group of select CEOs of the Indian Automobile Industry, to understand the possible impact of COVID-19 on the Indian Automobile sector and listen to...

The eleventh session of Petersberg Climate Dialogue witnessed India along with 30 other countries deliberating over ways and means to tackle the challenge of reinvigorating economies and societies after COVID-19, while enhancing collective resilience and...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with over twenty journalists and stakeholders from Print Media from all over the country via video conference. The journalists joined the interaction from fourteen locations and consisted of  both  national...

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise, Shri Prakash Javadekar, in an interaction  with media here today, shared the efforts being made by the Government...

Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Information & Broadcasting and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar today said that selection of genuine NGO is necessary for the success of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)...

Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting for the review of 17 large-size infrastructure projects on 27th of February in Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), New Delhi. The meeting was attended...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today unveiled Annual Reference India/Bharat 2020. Speaking on the occasion the Minister said “the book is a complete reference manual for all people including those appearing for competitive examinations.” The Minister congratulated...

India marks the beginning of super year of Biodiversity with the hosting of the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), an environmental treaty under the aegis of United Nations Environment...

The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), an environmental treaty under the aegis of United Nations Environment Programme, is going to be hosted by India during 17th to 22nd February...

Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar today inaugurated ELECRAMA 2020, at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Minister of Power...

India and Bangladesh signed key agreements in the field of Information and Broadcasting at the Information and Broadcasting Minister’s meet 2020, in New Delhi today. In the presence of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar and...

The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar, today conferred the First Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas to 30 media organizations, at an event in National Media Centre, New Delhi.Addressing the...

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar today released the biennial “India State of Forest Report (ISFR)”, in New Delhi. The report is published by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) which has been mandated to...

The Union cabinet on Tuesday approved the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and its charter and duties.The CDS will be a 4-star general who will head the new Department of Military Affairs."He will be drawing a salary equivalent to service chiefs, and...

The Vice President of India,  M Venkaiah Naidu today conferred National Film Awards for the year 2018in various categories at its 66th edition, held at New Delhi.Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting (I&B), Shri Prakash Javadekar; Secretary,...

The 25th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held under the Presidency of Chile in Madrid, Spain on 02nd – 15th December 2018. The conference, which was expected to conclude...

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar chaired an in-depth meeting of State Forests Ministers on effective and efficient utilization of CAMPA funds at New Delhi today, in presence of Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri...

Himachal Pradesh has bagged best performing state awards in big states category in health and education sectors in the India Today State of the States Awards Survey.These awards were presented to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur in the India Today State of the States...

In the luminous presence of two stalwarts of Indian cinema –  Amitabh Bachchan and  Rajinikanth, the golden jubilee edition of the International Film Festival of India got off to a mesmeric start at Panaji, Goa.  Ending the long wait of cinephiles...

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today urged the media to not color news with views and stressed the need to maintain objectivity, fairness and accuracy. “The neutrality and sanctity of newsrooms should be upheld at all times”, he said.Speaking at an...

The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar inaugurated All India Radio’s new Broadcast Auditorium and launched a digital version of ‘Gurbani’ of archival value as preserved in PrasarBharati Archives at New Delhi today.  To...

Prakash Javadekar assumed office of Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises today. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting & Environment, Forest and  Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar,assumed office today in the Ministryof Heavy Industries...

The Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today inaugurated a ‘Multimedia Exhibition” organized at Nanded, on the occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The exhibition is being organized at the premises of Multipurpose High School,...

Giving further benefits to farmers and sugar industry, the Central Government has declared that no separate environmental clearance is required to produce additional ethanol  from B-heavy molasses as it does not contribute to the pollution load.The Union...

In a first, the Government of India has constituted a special award titled ‘Icon of Golden Jubilee of IFFI’ which will be conferred upon the eminent film personality Shri S Rajinikanth.This was announced by Union Information & Broadcasting minister,...

Giving a fillip to electric-mobility in India, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar today flagged off e-vehicles, procured by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting...

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on  his birth anniversary, to mark the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, in New...

In a major boost towards protecting and conserving Snow Leopards, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Shri Prakash Javadekar launched  the First National Protocol on Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India, on the...

Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sanjay Kundu met Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur at New Delhi on Tuesday evening. He apprised him about the schedule of Global Investors Meet being held at Dharamshala on 7-8 November,2019.Anurag...

Efforts of the Central Pollution Control Board are resulting in more 'good days' in terms of environment in the National Capital Region of Delhi.  Giving details at a Press Conference in New Delhi today, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate...

The 50th International Film Festival of India,2019 will witness over 200 best films from 76 countries, 26 feature films and 15 non feature films in Indian panorama section and around 10,000 people and film lovers are expected to participate in the golden...

The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar;  Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Minister of Steel,  Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the nationwide  “Paryatan Parv 2019"...

In a special homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th Birth Anniversary, young students from Delhi & NCR region created two world records here today.The first world  record was in the category of 'environmental sustainability lessons to the largest...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), ShriPrakashJavadekar inaugurated a unique exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy at Yasnaya Polyana, the birth place of Tolstoy at Russia today. The exhibition presented and highlighted...

A new initiative was launched on 23rd September at the UN Climate Action Summit to help guide the world’s heaviest greenhouse gas emitting industries toward the  low-carbon economy.India and Sweden together with Argentina, Finland, France, Germany,...

Union Human Resource Development Minister  Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP) - 2019 and Annual Refresher  Programme in Teaching (ARPIT) – 2019 under Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar participated in the celebrations marking the 60th Foundation Day of Doordarshan in a function organized at Doordarshan Bhawan,  New Delhi today.Speaking on this occasion, Shri Javadekar highlighted the role played by Doordarshan...

Newly restored Jayakar Bungalow, an iconic heritage structure of Pune, was inaugurated today by Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Environment, Forest and Climate Change at National Film Archive of India (NFAI). The bungalow...

Nine Lakh Youth from Pune have benefitted from Mudra Scheme, schemes like Bharatnet, Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Matrutv Vandana Yojana too are making rapid progress, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information &...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar said today that ‘Jaldoot’ is a unique initiative and it will take the message of water conservation to masses.  After flagging off ...

The 12-day long 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has come to a close today, with thought-provoking discussions on land management, restoration of degraded land, drought, climate change, renewable...

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the High-Level Segment Meeting of the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), at Expo Mart, Greater Noida in august presence of Mr.Ralph Gonsalves,...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar addressed a Press Conference on key decisions taken by the Government in the first hundred days of its second term. The Minister released the booklet ‘Jan Connect’ and inaugurated an Exhibition on  ‘Furthering India’s...

Union Minister for Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), ShriPrakashJavadekar, addressed the 5thConvocation of Forest Research Institute (FRI)  Deemed to be University at Dehradun today. The Minister said that it is everyone’s duty...

The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu expressed concern over the prevalence of social evils and asked people to play a proactive role to eradicate instances  of social evils like untouchability and gender discrimination. He said that there was...

“There has been no untoward incident in the valley since the abrogation of article 370 last month. This is a proof that people have welcomed the decision” Union minister Parakash Javedakar said this while addressing the media persons during a public awareness...

Union Environment Minister,  Prakash Javadekar released a report on Status of Tiger Habitats in high altitude ecosystems today in New Delhi. Releasing the report Shri Javadekar said that it is an exciting study as it reveals that even ecology at high...

The 12-day 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) begins today at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Briefing media persons, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), ...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Prakash Javadekar and Executive Secretary, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), IbrahimThiaw today jointly inaugurated the 12- day 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to...

Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Environment, Forests and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar said that Perform, Reform and Transform are the three pillars on which New India's vision has been build upon. He was delivering the keynote address...

In a major boost towards promoting afforestation and achieving green objectives of the country, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar, today handed over Rs.47,436 crores of CAMPA funds to various states, in presence...

Conceding the request of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, the Central Government today sanctioned Rs. 1040 crore for Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) for greening Punjab.Disclosing this here today, a Spokesperson...

Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur today disclosed that the government of India has released Rs. 1660 crore pending funds under CAMPA to the state which would be spent on various forestry activities in the state.He has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar presented the National Awards for Community Radio for 2018 and 2019 at a function organized at Dr. BR Ambedkar Bhawan, New Delhi today. The event was part of the ongoing 7th Community Radio Sammelan. He also released the booklet...

India will be hosting the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) from 2-13 September 2019 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Delivering the keynote address at a Curtain Raiser Press Conference...

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change has decided to relax the mandatory charging of lease rent of Rs. 30,000/- per MW for wind power projects.In a  review meeting Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar...

Union Minister for Environment,Forest & Climate Change and Information and Broadcasting,Prakash Javadekar today attended the inaugural session of the 15th National Convention on ‘‘Housing for All By 2022’’ in New Delhi. The minister spoke at length on...

In the run-up to the United Nations Framework for Climate Change (UNFCC) Conference of Parties (COP-25) meet to be held later in the year from 2nd to 13th December, the BASIC countries held its 28th Ministerial meeting on Climate Change from 14th to 16th...