Category Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) 

The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) was introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to revitalize India’s agricultural sector, particularly in 100 underdeveloped agricultural districts. These districts were selected based on low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit flow. The policy aims to enhance agricultural yields, improve rural infrastructure, increase financial access for farmers, and promote sustainable farming practices. By integrating modern agricultural techniques with institutional credit and storage facilities, PMDKY is expected to benefit approximately 1.7 crore farmers (Press Information Bureau, 2025).

World Wetlands Day- 2nd February: A call for Wetland Protection and Restoration

Every year on February 2nd, the world observes World Wetlands Day. This day marks a pivotal moment for the international community as on this day in 1971, the “Ramsar Convention on Wetlands” was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar providing a worldwide forum on emphasizing and spreading awareness on the significant role that wetlands play in maintaining the ecosystem, biodiversity, controlling the circulation of water, acting as reservoirs, and helping civilizations to flourish.

National Green Hydrogen Mission 2023: A Sustainable Energy Transition Mission

The National Green Hydrogen Mission is a transformative initiative launched by the Government of India to revolutionize the country's energy landscape by markedly reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security. India's Green Hydrogen Mission is set to revolutionize the country's energy landscape by markedly reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy security.

Transforming India’s Mining Sector: Key Reforms, Challenges, and Future Prospects

India's mining sector has long been a cornerstone of the nation's economic development, supplying essential raw materials to industries such as infrastructure, energy, defense, and technology. The country has vast mineral resources, including coal, iron ore, bauxite, and critical minerals integral to industrial and technological advancements. However, the sector faced persistent challenges for many years, hindering its efficiency and sustainability.

Our Rivers, Our Future: A Call for Action on International Day for Rivers on 14 March 2025

As another year passes, March 14th marks the International Day of River Restoration, a moment to reflect on the vital role rivers play in human civilization. For millennia, rivers have nurtured societies, economies, and ecosystems, yet their degradation continues at an alarming pace. Despite the global call for river restoration initiated in 1997 in Brazil, progress remains insufficient.

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Melting Realities: The Urgent Need for a Glacial Law and Governance Framework in India

This program is part of the official launch of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP 2025) on January 21, 2025, commemorating the collaborative efforts led by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UNESCO. In acknowledgment of the urgent need for global action to safeguard glaciers, snow, and ice, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation and has designated March 21st as the annual World Day for Glaciers, beginning this year. In alignment with these global initiatives, the IMPRI Center for Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development proudly presents this panel discussion as part of its Web Policy Talk series, fostering informed dialogue on this critical environmental challenge.

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)- Shaping India’s Nuclear Energy Future in the Clean Energy Transition

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global nuclear power capacity is projected to more than double, rising from 413 GW in 2021 to 871 GW by 2050 under its Net Zero Emissions 2050 Scenario.

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