Union Minister Shri Raj Kumar Singh, Minister of State (IC), Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, mentioned that business and government must partner for sustainable development of India. He was speaking at the launch of NITI Aayog and CII Partnership on SDGs, at the Government and Business Read more…
Several parts of India are sizzling in extreme heat conditions. Delhi’s power demand is touching near to 5000 MW even on Saturdays, when several offices are closed and home energy consumption puts pressure on the grid. With temperatures soaring to as high as 46 deg C, use of air-conditioners is Read more…
We have just come to the end of the 11th five year plan period in India which was the period of “inclusive development”; the 12th five year plan is poised to attain more inclusive development that is faster and sustainable. Sustainability is pretty much embedded in all our development agenda Read more…
I am often intrigued by promotional campaigns of several upcoming developments being advertised as green buildings, the common claims being “Green podium landscape”, “rain water harvesting”, “solar powered outdoor lights” to support the statement. It would be interesting to note that lush green lawns take about 4 times more water Read more…