Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL)
The Uranium Corporation of India Limited was established in 1967 as a Public Sector Enterprise under the administration of the Department of Atomic Energy
Category Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Deep-Sea Mining and the Green Paradox: Are We Helping or Harming the Planet by Disinvesting from the Ocean?
The urgent need for climate transition has increased the profile of deep-sea mining (DSM) as a possible source of the metals necessary for a transition to renewables. The need for cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper and rare earth elements, necessary for batteries, wind turbines, and electric vehicles, is growing as more governments commit to carbon neutrality by mid-century.
Losing Ground to the Sun: How Solar Expansion is Displacing Rain-fed Farming in Karnataka
Rain-fed farming has traditionally escaped policy and funding attention, though it engages more than 60% of India’s farmers. In Karnataka’s Koppal, it now finds itself competing with state-backed solar farms for real estate, at a considerable social cost
India–Nepal: Cross-Border Energy Grid Integration
Cross border integration is a strategic imperative for regional energy security,economic growth, and climate resilience. This article argues that while the initiative has made commendable progress, emerging regulatory and infrastructural challenges must be addressed to unlock its full potential.
Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE) Policy Highlights 2024-25: Transforming Indian Agriculture through Sustainable Research and Education.
Policy Update Bhavana Girase Background Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy and also the primary source of livelihood. It falls under the primary sector and supplies raw material to various other sectors. Therefore, the growth and modernisation of this…
Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Plant: A Major Step Towards Self-Reliance
India is steadily moving towards self-reliance and technological independence, especially under programs like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on imports across various sectors, including sustainable energy. An essential part of this shift is gaining the ability to access and process critical minerals. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are crucial in making high-performance components like Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs). These magnets are widely used in wind turbines, electric cars, electronics and defense applications.
Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal (BioRRAP): India’s Single-Window Framework For Biological Research- Policy Highlights 2025
India is emerging as a global leader in biotechnology, with its biotech sector valued at USD 165.7 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030. Recognising the sector's vast potential to address global challenges, the Government of India launched BioRRAP (Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal) in 2022, an online platform developed and maintained by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science & Technology.