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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
2k biogas plants to beset up as pilot project
Lucknow: Detailing its plans to set up biogas plants in villages, the state govt announced that under the CM's Gram-Urja Model, 2,250 biogas plants will be set up in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Gonda districts as a pilot project. Local production of biogas, which will be used by villagers, will bring down the consumption of piped gas and provide easy, cheap fuel to farmers closer to their fields. A govt spokesperson said if the pilot is successful, it will be extended to 2.50 lakh rural households over the next four years. "The cost of each biogas unit is estimated to be Rs 39,300, of which the farmer will pay only Rs 3,990, while the remaining cost will be subsidised through govt support and the carbon credit model. The project already received formal approval from the department of environment, forest and climate change," said a govt spokesperson. Govt will develop cow shelters in rural parts of UP, to be constructed through MGNREGA, which will help provide employment to villagers. In the first phase, 43 gaushalas will be equipped with biogas and manure production units. Each shelter is expected to generate about 50 quintals of slurry per month, which will be made available to nearby farmers. Shyam Bihari Gupta, chairperson, UP Gau Seva Commission, said initiative would lead to approximate reduction in LPG usage by 70% in rural kitchens.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM inspects ghats as Ganga's water level rises
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday visited the JP Ganga Path by road and took stock of the rising water levels of the Ganges River alongside the state capital. During the inspection, the CM inspected the rising water levels from Kangan Ghat in Patna Sahib to Nasriganj Ghat in Danapur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He asked the officials to remain fully alert in the areas along the Ganga and always stay prepared to handle any emergency. After inspecting the rising water levels of the river from the LCT Ghat on the JP Ganga Path, Nitish reached the NIT Ghat, where he gathered information from officials about the current situation of the water levels and the people living alongside the river's southern bank. From the NIT Ghat, the CM travelled via JP Ganga Path to Kangan Ghat, then to Digha Ghat, and finally to Nasriganj Ghat in Danapur to assess the rising water levels of the Ganga. During the inspection, the CM emphasised the continuous review of the conditions in the riverine areas of the Ganga, especially the lower regions, and to take necessary action immediately if needed to prevent any damage. "An increase in the water level of the Ganga has been recorded at several places, including Nasriganj Ghat and Gandhi Ghat, and the river's current is very strong," a communique issued by the chief minister's office (CMO) said. Earlier, Nitish inspected the park being developed by the department of environment, forest, and climate change (DoEFCC) on the JP Ganga Path. During the inspection, officials informed the CM that the park is 500 meters long and is located between LCT Ghat and Kurji Ghat. "This park is part of the Patna Smart City project and is being developed as a picnic spot. Its aim is to make the JP Ganga Path more scenic and appealing," officials told the CM. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nitish instructed the officials to ensure that the park, situated along the banks of the Ganga, is developed with the safety and convenience of the public in mind. "The development of the park on the JP Ganga Path will enhance greenery and provide a place for visitors to spend time with their families," Nitish said and asked officials to complete the project at the earliest.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
UT climate change action plan gets Centre's nod
1 2 3 4 Chandigarh: The ministry of environment and climate change has given an in-principle nod to the Chandigarh State Action Plan for Climate Change 2.0 (SAPCC 2.0). SAPCC 2.0 outlines two major strategies — adaptation and mitigation. "Adaptation activities focus on water conservation, forest and wildlife protection, and public health," said Saurabh Kumar, chief conservator of forest, and director environment. Last week, a meeting of the UT with the MECC was held in Delhi for the approval of the SAPCC 2.0, wherein the nod was given. Mitigation focuses on reducing emissions through clean power, renewable energy, sustainable transport, energy-efficient buildings, and better waste management. These activities were mapped carefully to match the targets of various national and international climate goals. In 2009, the ministry of environment, forest, and climate change (MOEF&CC) asked all the states and UTs to prepare their SAPCCs for a period covering 2010-2020, in line with the various relevant missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). Chandigarh's action plan on climate change was in effect since 2015. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo In 2019, the ministry of environment, forest, and climate change (MOEF&CC) provided a framework for revising the SAPCC 2.0 for a period covering 2020-2030 so that it aligns with the changing national and international action and policy landscape, such as India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient low carbon development pathways. "The updated plan Chandigarh SAPCC 2.0 aligns national climate goals with local actions, ensuring that development in Chandigarh is both sustainable and climate-resilient," said Kumar. In addition to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and India's Nationally Determined Contributions, Chandigarh's Revised State Action Plans on Climate Change now also reflect newer initiatives like Mission LiFE, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS), Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), among others, making the plan more relevant and at par with global schemes on climate change and resilience. **BOX: SAPCC 2.0** All the developmental and routine infrastructure works aim to minimise their impact on climate change. Different departments will set goals and priorities within their own functional domains. Some departments and examples of some of their goals/priorities include: - Forest department: Plant new saplings every year and save the ones already planted. The quality of forest areas will be improved through the cleaning of check dams in forest areas and new plantations so that wildlife remains better. - CREST: Achieve maximum solar utilisation - Urban planning: Fully implement the concept of green building - Municipal corporation: Stop the use of solid waste, plastic, and polythene, ensuring that only biodegradable polythene is used - Climate change cell: Manage the 'Heat Islands' in the city, taking measures to reduce heat concentration in such identified areas - Transport department: Push toward cleaner fuel vehicles like e-vehicles. Chandigarh is to be made a carbon-neutral city by the year 2030 - UT engineering/MC: Groundwater level recharge and rainwater harvesting. MSID:: 121238474 413 |
