The Environment Ministry has notified new guidelines under the Environment Protection Act that provide a procedure for dealing with chemically contaminated locations. The Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025, provide a legal framework for tackling chemical contamination that was previously lacking, although several such sites have already been discovered around the country.
Click to View MoreBiogas is produced through a biochemical process in which certain types of bacteria convert the biological waste into useful biogas. Biogas decreases deforestation and methane emissions, while the slurry byproduct promotes organic farming. Experts believe residential air pollution is a huge global health issue, accounting for 3.1 million premature deaths in 2021.
Click to View MoreIndia's Repairability Index framework promotes the "Right to Repair" for electronics, empowering consumers with informed choices and reducing e-waste. This initiative combats planned obsolescence, promotes a circular economy, and creates economic opportunities. It addresses consumer grievances and aligns with global sustainability goals.
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