Environment Minister

On occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Environment minister Bhupender Yadav commences tiger rallies across 51 reserves

The rallies will cover a distance of over 7,500 km in seven days (2 October to 8 October) traversing the diverse and picturesque landscapes spanning across India

G20 Summit: Ministers agree on new framework to tackle plastic pollution in oceans

Member nations are to promote a 'life-cycle approach' to prevent & reduce dumping of plastic in oceans.

Royal attire and moustache: Union minister Harsh Vardhan plays King Janak in Ramleela at Red Fort

Donning the traditional kingly attire with metal armour, and delivering emotive dialogues in chaste Hindi was Union Minister Harsh Vardhan, playing the role of Janak in Delhi's LuvKush Ramlila in the sprawling grounds of the Red Fort. The minister was almost unrecognisable with an imperial moustache, make-up and royal attire.

Maharashtra plastic ban: State govt announces three-month extension for small retailers; proposal for recycling mechanism due

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday relaxed its stringent ban on plastic usage by allowing small retailers to use plastic bags for packaging for the next three months.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray calls plastic ban a 'tool' to raise funds before elections, demands its withdrawal

MNS chief Raj Thackeray opposed the plastic ban, which came into effect in Maharashtra on 23 June. He called it a 'tool' for raising funds and demanded its withdrawal.

India's forest cover has increased by 1.29% from 2009 to 2015, reports Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan

The 'Status of Environment Report, India 2015', by Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said the forests and tree cover constitute 24.16 per cent of the country.

Delhi's air quality during Diwali was better compared to 2016, says Environment minister Harsh Vardhan

Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the air quality in Delhi this Diwali was better compared to last year.

Scientists asked to develop zero-pollution firecrackers, says environment minister Harsh Vardhan

Scientists have been asked to develop zero-pollution firecrackers that do not cause health hazards to children, Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday ahead of Diwali

Former environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan booked by CBI in forest land clearance case

CBI booked former environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan for alleged abuse of her official position in diverting forest land for a steel plant in Jharkhand in violation of law

Centre sees environment as a burden not a societal obligation, says Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh, 63, has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2004 and held several portfolios, including rural development and drinking water and sanitation, during the second term of the UPA regime from 2009-14. But he is best-known, and still remembered, for his stint as environment minister.