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...

Acknowledging the importance of urban environmental management for improving quality of life in cities, the Environment Ministers of BRICS countries today, agreed to  work together to resolve the multifaceted environmental issues faced by BRICS cities. These...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today, on the anniversary of Quit India Movement, presented the book “Mahatma Gandhi: Chitramaya Jeevan Gatha” to the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind in Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The book narrates the pictorial story...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar launched several e-projects of Publications Division including its redesigned dynamic website, mobile app “Digital DPD”, e-version of Rozgaar Samachar and  e-book “Satyagrah Geeta” during his visit to Book Gallery at Soochna...

On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the results of the fourth cycle of All India Tiger Estimation - 2018, at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi today. The count of tigers in India has risen to 2967, in 2018, according...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurated Video Walls in all eight Doordarshan Studios and Earth Station at DD Kendra, Delhi today.Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prakash Javadekar highlighted the significance of the Video Walls in enhancing viewer experience....

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar interacted with Media persons and presented a report card of the First Fifty Days of the Government earlier today. He said that the government has hit the ground running in its second term and has strived to fulfil the goal...

Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar inaugurated the 10th Jagran Film Festival in an event held at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi on 18th July.Speaking at the event, the Minister talked about the recent Steering Committee Meeting chaired by him in Goa...

IFFI is India’s pride, this year’s IFFI is especially significant since it marks the Golden Jubilee Edition, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar while interacting with media post the First Steering Committee Meeting for IFFI, 2019 which is set to take place...

The National Film Heritage Mission is an important initiative of the I&B Ministry to preserve and conserve country’s cinematic heritage.The Government is committed towards its  implementation in a time bound manner. Prakash Javadekar, Minister of...

In a major decision, the Union Environment Ministry has today given two years of extension and allowed the construction works related to Polavaram Multipurpose Project. Informing the media in New Delhi the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate...

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar has said DTH (direct-to-home) and cable networks have revolutionised dissemination of information, education and entertainment.Speaking at an event, here on Saturday, organised for free distribution...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar and Minister of State  (Independent Charge), Ministry of Development of North East Region; Minister of State PMO; Minister of Personnel,...

Union Environment Minister today said that we as a country make targets not under any global pressure but for our own country’s real sustainable development, and as in the past India will play a leadership role and will lead by example in combating desertification....

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar has said the practice and propagation of Yoga has led to “Healthy life, Healthy living, Wellness  and Prevention of Disease”  Yoga is one of  India’s gifts to the world and has become...

While listing the benefits of Yoga, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said practicing Yoga "has become the mantra of new India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi"."The practice and propagation of Yoga...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur met Union Minister of Environment Forest and Climate change Prakash Javadekar at New Delhi today.He congratulated him on his victory in Lok Sabha elections and assuming the charge of the Ministry.The Chief Minister discussed about...

 Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said the government's efforts to control air pollution have led to a decrease in the number  of days with 'poor' air quality in the national capital region (NCR) by about 50 per cent in the last...

Groundwater sources were likely to be contaminated by 12.7 times in the villages that have not become open defecation free (ODF) as compared to those free from open defecation, reveals a study by UNICEF.The study titled "The Environmental Impact of the Swachh Bharat...