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National Coastal Mission 2.0 Implementation Guidelines: Components, Funding and Approval Process
A detailed guide to the National Coastal Mission 2.0 guidelines: Rs 767 crore, ten funded components, institutions, project approval steps and what they mean for India’s coast.
National Coastal Mission 2.0: Rs 767 Crore to Make India’s Coastline More Climate-Resilient
The National Coastal Mission now has a rulebook for how its money will be spent. On 30 September 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the implementation guidelines for NCM 2.0 in New Delhi. India has roughly 11,000 km of coastline, including its island territories. That shoreline holds fishing communities, ports, mangroves and some of…
India Notifies CAFE-III Fuel Economy Norms: What Changes for Cars from April 2027
India has now notified the final CAFE-III fuel economy norms for passenger cars. Two months after circulating a draft, the Ministry of Power set the rules that apply from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032. They cover new passenger vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in India. We covered the draft in July, when…
A Tigress Returns to Buxa: Inside India’s Eastern Tiger Reintroduction
The Buxa tiger reintroduction began on 2 October 2026, the first day of Wildlife Week. A three-year-old tigress, identified as T138, was released into Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal. She was brought from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari were present at the…
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Best Reusable Water Bottles to Buy in 2026
Prakati Edit · Buyer’s Guide 2026 Best Reusable Water Bottles to Buy in 2026 Steel, glass, copper, and terracotta — six bottles built to be filled thousands of times over, not thrown away after one. India generates an estimated 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, and single-use water bottles are one of its most…
Best Natural & Organic Skincare Products to Buy in 2026
Prakati Edit · Buyer’s Guide 2026 Best Natural & Organic Skincare Products to Buy in 2026 Six formulas rooted in turmeric, saffron, honey, and coffee — skincare that is kinder to your skin and to the water it eventually washes into. Natural skincare products start with a simple truth: what goes on your skin does…
Best Khus Curtains for Natural Cooling: Eco-Friendly Summer Alternatives
Discover the best khus (vetiver) curtains for natural cooling this summer. These eco-friendly, zero-electricity cooling curtains are biodegradable, sustainable, and perfect for Indian homes.
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Start with our most-read guides on everyday sustainable living in India: begin with what sustainability really means, learn about organic fertilizers for a chemical-free garden, get the dustbin colour codes for waste segregation right at home, discover sea buckthorn, the Himalayan superfruit, and explore the biodiesel plants powering India’s clean fuel transition.