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Use space tech, involve public: PM Modi's advice on Yamuna cleaning
New Delhi, April 17: Calling for the use of technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed Yamuna cleaning, taking a big step towards fulfilling his promise of personally monitoring the rejuvenation of the holy river and delivering a memorable experience to Chhath devotees.
Adani Green Energy committed to achieving net water positivity by FY2025-26
Ahmedabad, March 16: Adani Green Energy, India's largest renewable energy firm, on Sunday said it is committed to achieving net water positivity by FY2025-26, reducing its freshwater consumption across all operations.
Union Minister C.R. Patil chairs 14th ETF meeting on Ganga conservation
New Delhi, March 12: Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil chaired the 14th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, reaffirming the government's commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable through an integrated and technology-driven approach, a release from Ministry of Jal Shakti said.
CSIR-NIIST develops tech for converting biomedical waste into soil additives
New Delhi, Feb 8: The CSIR-NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology) Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday announced an automated biomedical waste conversion rig that can disinfect pathogenic waste and convert it into soil additives.
NIT Rourkela's new eco-friendly treatment to remove carcinogenic dyes from wastewater
New Delhi, Jan 30: Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela on Thursday announced an innovative process for efficiently treating industrial wastewater contaminated with persistent dyes that can cause cancer.
TN to use drone mapping to analyse, preserve ecologically-sensitive Ramsar sites
Chennai, Jan 27: The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to use drone mapping technology to analyse and preserve Ramsar sites across the state.
IIT Bombay develops bacteria to consume toxic pollutants in soil and produce helpful nutrients
New Delhi, January 2: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay researchers have identified bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in the soil and produce helpful nutrients as a byproduct, as per the official release.