Sustainability

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted the 'Global Summit on Sustainability MSMEs – Small Businesses, Big Impact' in New Delhi on September 13, 2024.

India boasts the world’s second-largest bamboo reserves, second only to China. With 136+ species thriving across the country, especially in the northeastern states, bamboo plays a pivotal role in both forests and industries. It covers 13% of India’s forest area, providing livelihoods for millions and serving as a sustainable alternative to timber and plastic.

Scaling India's renewable energy (RE) capacity beyond 1,500 gigawatts (GW) will present significant challenges related to land, water, population, and climate, according to a recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Although India's total RE potential exceeds 24,000 GW, not all of this is achievable due to various constraints.

Malnutrition remains a significant issue in Kendujhar district, Odisha. According to the National Family Health Survey-5, approximately 33 percent of children under the age of five exhibit stunting, indicative of chronic malnutrition in Kendujhar. Additionally, 45 percent of children in the same age group are underweight.

World Water Week serves as a reminder of the impact that access to clean water can have around the globe. Water is not just a resource; it is the essence of this planet and its community. Its availability and quality can shape one's life, determining health, education, and economic development.

The feminine hygiene industry in India is a substantial sector, currently valued at an impressive INR 7300 crores and projected to reach INR 13200 crores by 2030. However, this growth is accompanied by an unexpected downside – a significant buildup of menstrual waste in landfills.

By supporting four innovative Indian organisations, Google.org and Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) are fostering a new wave of AI-driven environmental solutions that promise to make meaningful impacts in water security, climate resilience, and sustainable urban development across India.

International Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 12, shines a spotlight on the vital contributions and challenges of young people worldwide. This year's theme, "From clicks to progress: Youth digital pathways for sustainable development," underscores the transformative potential of digital solutions driven by youth.

Three students perished in the flooded basement of their coaching facility, causing a recent tragedy to occur in the nation's capital. About half of the city's typical rainfall was absorbed a century ago, according to town planners and environmentalists.

Assam's Jaldoot initiative to be implemented in CBSE schools nationally