Policy UpdateBhavya Introduction The “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects” scheme was launched in December 2014 under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, with a timeline up to 31st March 2026. It aims to contribute…
Sustainability in architecture is often framed through high- tech solutions and institutional interventions, yet one of the most effective models exists in the unplanned spaces of Dharavi. This dense, self- organized settlement operates on a remarkable circular economy, where waste is repurposed, materials are reused, and architecture evolves in response to necessity. Despite its efficiency, formal urban systems often dismiss these practices as informal, failing to recognize their potential for scalable impact.
Neethi Nair Introduction Industrialisation, commercialisation, and urbanisation have offered employment opportunities, better living conditions, versatile transportation, communication, advanced education, and health facilities. Like every coin has two sides, urbanization also created problems of overcrowding, reduced surface albedo, pollution, environmental degradation,…
Nagavarshini M India contributes approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions while housing 17% of the world’s population. It faces the dual challenge of sustaining robust economic growth while dramatically reducing its carbon footprint. India’s decarbonization policy framework represents one…
India is an ecological hotspot with ten unique biogeographical zones and a significant variety of endemic flora and fauna, thus well known as a mega-biodiverse country. In this Anthropocene era, the Indian landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, which is not solely due to climate change and deforestation, but also to the silent crisis of invasive alien species (IAS). IAS are often regarded as a serious threat to biodiversity, alongside habitat degradation, across the globe.
Sujal Kumar Poddar “Why is the eco-friendly bottle always the more expensive one?” This was a question I heard a thirteen-year-old girl ask her father at a supermarket. The father shrugged, visibly unsure, and reached for the cheaper plastic bottle.…
Kumar Aryan Tourism today is at a crossroads. As one of the fastest-growing industries globally, it hasan environmental footprint that has come under increased scrutiny. With travel becoming more accessible, destinations around the world are witnessing an upsurge in visitors,…