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Residents of Delhi colonies laud Centre's move to grant ownership rights

In a move that will benefit 40 lakh people, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to grant ownership rights to people living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi

Cabinet clears Data Protection Bill, likely to be tabled in Parliament soon

Once cleared by the Parliament, the Personal Data Protection Bill will have repercussions for industries across the board

Govt working on satellite mechanism to monitor forestation, says Javadekar

In August this year, the Environment minister handed over Rs 47,436 crore of CAMPA funds to various states for the promotion of afforestation and achieving green objective of the country.

Shiv Sena betrayed Maharashtra by siding with Congress: Javadekar

He added that the "khichdi" (hotchpotch) being cooked (by the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress) was against the people's mandate.

India produces 25k tonnes of plastic waste everyday, 40% uncollected: Govt

Demand of plastic in the country has significantly surged due to increased usage in FMCG sector which has led to a challenge in plastic waste management.

Air pollution: Comprehensive plan for Delhi-NCR identified, says Javadekar

Rajya Sabha took up air pollution calling attention notice when it reconvened at 2 pm after an adjournment.

Mhadei river issue: protestors shout slogans, heckle Javadekar at IFFI 2019

Union I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar was heckled by sloganeering protestors during the inaugural session of the 50th edition of the IFFI, who accused him of betraying Goa's interests in the ongoing tussle with Karnataka over sharing the water of the Mhadei river.

Mhadei river project: CM Sawant hopes Javadekar will decide in Goa's favour

Javadekar is in Goa today for the inauguration of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

Rs 360-cr subsidy given to 285,000 EV buyers under FAME India: Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that about 2.85 lakh buyers of electric/hybrid vehicles have been supported by a subsidy of Rs 360 crore under the FAME India Scheme.He said that the benefit of incentives to buyers of mild hybrid vehicles under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in (FAME-INDIA) scheme was withdrawn with effect from April 1, 2017, based on the third-party evaluation of Phase-I of FAME India Scheme.Javadekar, the Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises informed the Lower House in a written reply."The Phase-I of the FAME India Scheme was launched in 2015 and continued up to 31st March 2019. Based on outcome and experience gained during the Phase-I of FAME India Scheme and after having consultations with all stakeholders including Industry and Industry Associations, the second phase of FAME India Scheme has commenced from 01st April, 2019 for a period of 3 years," an official release of Ministry of Heavy ...

Auto sector slowdown a cyclical issue; govt taking steps: Prakash Javadekar

Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Prakash Javadekar said the sector is facing a prolonged downturn due to various reasons

MoEF rejects Goa govt's demand for Kalasa-Banduri water diversion project

The development comes at a time when the Opposition has been taunting Sawant, accusing him of not having enough clout with the BJP-led central government to pursue Goa's demands

Vehicle sale falls to 11.7 million in Apr-Sep on cyclic slowdown: Govt

Passenger vehicle in terms of wholesale had declined for the 11th consecutive month in September

Time to shun politics and curb air pollution jointly: Kejriwal to Javadekar

The national capital witnessed a dip in pollution levels on Saturday morning even as the air quality in the city remained in the "severe" category.

Govt has withdrawn draft for amendment of Forest Act, confirms Javadekar

The minister said that the draft was not prepared by the government officially

Delhi air pollution: Javadekar calls for joint action by all agencies

Javadekar said it was not the time for different agencies to blame each other

Prakash Javadekar takes charge as Union heavy industries minister

Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday took charge as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, two days after Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant resigned from the Union Cabinet. Javadekar also holds information & broadcasting, and environment, forest and climate change portfolios. Speaking to reporters here, Javadekar said he hoped the additional charge was for a temporary period and there will be a regular arrangement in place thereafter. "I have assumed charge of heavy industries and the related ministries. I hope it's for temporary period because there will be a regular arrangement thereafter. But, as I was asked I have assumed the charge and will start functioning right from today (Wednesday)," Javadekar told reporters. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Sawant accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of reneging on its promise to the Shiv Sena for equal division of seats and power and forcing the Uddhav Thackeray-led party to snap ties. He alleged that the BJP

Sugar mills need no green nod to produce additional ethanol: Javadekar

Environment Ministry said mills were expected to undertake production of ethanol from B-heavy molasses

Why should we pay other states to stop stubble burning, AAP asks Javadekar

Delhi has been witnessing one of the worst episodes of air pollution for the past few days

AAP must tell how many CPCB norms on air pollution it has met: Javadekar

Responding to questions over rising air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, Javadekar said his ministry has already held several meetings with the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana

Kejriwal politicising Delhi air pollution, playing blame games: Javadekar

Javadekar said air pollution is a problem which has aggravated in the past 15 years and is now being remedied by the Narendra Modi government.