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India top performer on Paris pledge, on track to achieve targets: Javadekar

The minister said that the country's forest cover has increased by 13,000 square km in the last five years

Climate change real, India living up to its commitment: Javadekar at COP 25

If there is an inconvenient truth in the form of climate change, we are providing a convenient action plan. We are walking the talk, he said.

Climate change: India, Denmark to meet and chalk out action plan in 2 years

The decision in this regard was taken during a bilateral meeting between Prakash Javadekar and a delegation from Denmark led by Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Dan Jorgensen

COP 25: India calls for speedier expansion of international solar alliance

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said there was a need to speed up this alliance to trap solar energy in a big way

Climate talks: Javadekar says will protect long-term development interests

Javadekar said India has reduced its emission intensity by 22 per cent over 2005 and it is one of the few countries which had increased tree cover in and outside the forest.

No relation between pollution and lifespan, says Javadekar; draws flak

Criticising the minister for his statement, environmentalists said it was "shocking" and condemnable

Govt approves 7 projects to set up FM transmitters along Indo-Nepal border

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar told Lok Sabha that projects would be in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Javadekar hits out at Manmohan, says Rajiv Gandhi supported 1984 massacre

Javadekar questioned Singh why he went on to become a Finance Minister in a Cabinet headed by Narsimha Rao, if he had such adverse feelings about him

Chidambaram violated SC's bail condition on the very first day: Javadekar

Javadekar also took potshots at Chidambaram for his comments on Kashmir that stating there is no "freedom" in the Valley

Residents of Delhi colonies laud Centre's move to grant ownership rights

In a move that will benefit 40 lakh people, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to grant ownership rights to people living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi

Cabinet clears Data Protection Bill, likely to be tabled in Parliament soon

Once cleared by the Parliament, the Personal Data Protection Bill will have repercussions for industries across the board

Govt working on satellite mechanism to monitor forestation, says Javadekar

In August this year, the Environment minister handed over Rs 47,436 crore of CAMPA funds to various states for the promotion of afforestation and achieving green objective of the country.

Shiv Sena betrayed Maharashtra by siding with Congress: Javadekar

He added that the "khichdi" (hotchpotch) being cooked (by the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress) was against the people's mandate.

India produces 25k tonnes of plastic waste everyday, 40% uncollected: Govt

Demand of plastic in the country has significantly surged due to increased usage in FMCG sector which has led to a challenge in plastic waste management.

Air pollution: Comprehensive plan for Delhi-NCR identified, says Javadekar

Rajya Sabha took up air pollution calling attention notice when it reconvened at 2 pm after an adjournment.

Mhadei river issue: protestors shout slogans, heckle Javadekar at IFFI 2019

Union I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar was heckled by sloganeering protestors during the inaugural session of the 50th edition of the IFFI, who accused him of betraying Goa's interests in the ongoing tussle with Karnataka over sharing the water of the Mhadei river.

Mhadei river project: CM Sawant hopes Javadekar will decide in Goa's favour

Javadekar is in Goa today for the inauguration of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

Rs 360-cr subsidy given to 285,000 EV buyers under FAME India: Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that about 2.85 lakh buyers of electric/hybrid vehicles have been supported by a subsidy of Rs 360 crore under the FAME India Scheme.He said that the benefit of incentives to buyers of mild hybrid vehicles under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in (FAME-INDIA) scheme was withdrawn with effect from April 1, 2017, based on the third-party evaluation of Phase-I of FAME India Scheme.Javadekar, the Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises informed the Lower House in a written reply."The Phase-I of the FAME India Scheme was launched in 2015 and continued up to 31st March 2019. Based on outcome and experience gained during the Phase-I of FAME India Scheme and after having consultations with all stakeholders including Industry and Industry Associations, the second phase of FAME India Scheme has commenced from 01st April, 2019 for a period of 3 years," an official release of Ministry of Heavy ...

Auto sector slowdown a cyclical issue; govt taking steps: Prakash Javadekar

Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Prakash Javadekar said the sector is facing a prolonged downturn due to various reasons

MoEF rejects Goa govt's demand for Kalasa-Banduri water diversion project

The development comes at a time when the Opposition has been taunting Sawant, accusing him of not having enough clout with the BJP-led central government to pursue Goa's demands