land degradation

‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’: Centre achieves target of planting 80 crore saplings

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‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’: Centre achieves target of planting 80 crore saplings

New Delhi,: The Centre said on Wednesday that 80 crore saplings have been planted under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, achieving the target five days ahead of schedule. The goal was to plant 80 crore saplings by September 2024, and this target was reached on Wednesday. This achievement was made … Read more

India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation: Environment min at COP28

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India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation: Environment min at COP28

India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation for which it has not just focused on reducing emissions to tackle temperature rise, but are also working towards arresting land degradation, accelerating ecosystem restoration and enriching biodiversity, Environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Saturday during global climate talks COP28. Delivering a statement at the Mangrove Alliance … Read more