Environment Minister

India meeting climate targets, will continue work on 'Mission LiFE': Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav

June 11, 2024 1:06 pm

Speaking on Project Cheetah, Yadav said that the reintroduction of cheetahs was a significant initiative. "We are satisfied with the progress at Kuno and the cheetah family has grown."

Plastic surgery

June 29, 2022 6:29 pm

Phased ban on plastics is welcome. Challenge will lie in enforcement, bringing in viable substitutes

Govt launches LiDAR survey reports to augment water in forest areas

June 25, 2021 11:20 pm

These reports will be used to augment groundwater in forest areas so that animals don’t venture out in search of water, Javadekar said.

Australia gears up for the great Koala count, using drones, droppings and dogs

December 07, 2020 3:18 pm

When the count begins in a few months, heat-seeking drones, acoustic surveys and detector dogs will be deployed. Individuals will don hiking boots and head out into the bush for some koala spotting. Many will also look for koala droppings.

Govt has made 'serious' efforts to curb air pollution: Environment Minister after World Health Organisation's report

May 02, 2018 8:26 pm

In a statement, the ministry said as most of the polluted cities lie around Delhi and along the Indo-Gangetic plain, it is critical that the respective state governments are sensitised to take up urgent action on cleaning air.

Jayanthi Natarajan line reversed,Moily and Pawar will ask SC to allow GM trials

January 03, 2014 3:31 am

Natarajan had rejected affidavit by stakeholder ministries and Prime Minister’s Office.

Delhi Confidential: CP or VP?

December 25, 2013 1:17 am

Before taking charge as Environment Minister in Paryavaran Bhawan on Tuesday morning,Moily called on Natarjan at her residence.

Illegal wildlife trade also funds terrorism: Jayanthi Natarajan

July 05, 2013 5:06 pm

Uttarakhand Floods: Authorities should not compromise with eco-sensitive zone,says Jayanthi Natarajan

June 20, 2013 6:00 pm

Jayanthi Natarajan today said an eco-sensitive zone plan is in place in the hill state and should not be compromised with.

Haryana blames Delhi,UP for polluting state’s water

April 17, 2014 12:04 pm

Haryana has once again blamed the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments for polluting Haryana water flowing in Gurgaon canal.

Two zeroes don't add up to hero: BJP on Cong-DMK alliance

February 14, 2016 1:57 pm

Chennai, Feb 14 (ANI): Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Sunday reacted over Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, and said that two zeroes don't add up to hero and so it won’t make any difference. He also said that they will come out with the alliance within one week. He further added that the people of Tamil Nadu are frustrated with the politics they have witnessed over half a century and they want change and fresh start.

Jallikattu allowed with proper safeguards: Javadekar

January 08, 2016 9:31 am

Imphal, Jan 08 (ANI): Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said that Tamil Nadu has been allowed to carry out their traditional bull taming sport ‘Jallikattu'. He added that the sport was approved after taking care of all the safeguards and without practicing cruelty against the animals.