Delighted today. Received my complimentary hard copy from Lexington Books USA. First Chapter publication on Air Pollution in India in a Book edited by Dr. Alok Gupta. Book is available in the market now.
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लगभग 64 प्रतिशत जनसंख्या गाँवो में रहती है। गाँवो की 35 प्रतिशत जनसंख्या ठोस ईंधन का उपयोग करती है और शहरों की 5%। ये आंकड़े बताते है की इंडोर और बाहरी वायु प्रदूषण दोनों से संख्या के आधार पर प्रभावित होने वाली जनसंख्या गाँव में ज्यादा रहती है।
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A boost to #MSME #CreditGuaranteeScheme with the Infusion of 9000 crores to corpus (can mobilise addnl collateral-free credit of up to 2LCr) & reduction in cost of credit by 1% can strengthen MSME’s ability to undertake much-needed capital investments in the sector #Budget2023
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𝟖. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.Investing in Energy Transition and Net Zero objectives, undertaking Green Hydrogen Mission,VGF support for Battery ESS and encouraging Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE).
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The planned framework for pumped hydro as energy storage is timely. Of all renewable energy options, rooftop solar PV needs the least land and creates the most jobs per MW – targeted support and innovative business models can unlock its full potential. #Budget
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With 100 mn+ workers, MSMEs=jobs. Rs 9000 crore (~$1 bn) of credit infusion for #MSMEs is very important because they have so much potential to upgrade to energy efficiency & renewable energy - measures that will save energy & pay back costs - but lack access to upfront capital.
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1- Viability gap financing as has been announced in this #Budget for battery storage. We also need it for offshore wind & hydrogen electrolysers.
2- Credit risk guarantees to reduce the cost of capital
3- Demand aggregation as was done for LEDs and electric buses
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Rs 37000 crores for green energy comes to about $4 bn. The investment required for green energy (RE, EVs, GH2, battery storage) is to the tune of $30 bn a year on average in this decade. This can come mostly from private sources. But this budget allocation can be catalytic by...
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A 100 years ago, the Indian #Budget was called a gamble on the monsoon. Now we look to it for policies that will shield us from a changing climate. Far from a year's balancing of revenues & expenditures, we look to it for the drivers of economic growth over the coming decades. 🧵
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#EnergyTransition
#UnionBudget2023 provides Rs 35000 crore for priority capital investment towards energy transition, #netzero objectives and #EnergySecurity
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#Budget2023 credit guarantee for MSMEs with capital infusion of 9000cr is welcome step. Credit growth was over 30.6% during Jan-Nov '22, and is expected to grow further with these enabling measures. This enables MSMEs to diversify their operations and create more jobs.
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My colleague highlights the need for Indian states to prepare for climate impacts exacerbated by El Nino. Many good examples to learn from - Bihar's Jal Jeevan Hariyali mission & MP's animal husbandry dept promoting hardy native breeds wri.org/research/mains
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Scientists and met agencies globally have predicted 1.5° Celsius temperature rise threshold to be crossed briefly this year.
This coupled with warming ocean and land surface can wreck havoc - from hurricanes to floods in coastal areas to drought in rain fed regions.
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Being professional is upholding high standards in low moments.
It's caring to do a good job even in jobs we don't love; treat others with respect even if we're disrespected; and do right even if we're wronged.
We earn trust by refusing to compromise on competence or character.
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How can reduction in energy consumption from wealthier urban households, which can be achieved from energy conservation & the adoption of efficient power sources reduce particulate #AirPollution?
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Launch of Global Climate Alliance for Accelerated Climate Action by Shri at Think20 Inception Conference under #India presidency. with other collaborators have come together under Global Climate Alliance.
& Varun Agarwal
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Appreciate the young & talented team of & all.Bihar has so many challenges in all spheres but we also have the world class think tanks. Now we need more gov support & public participation to make things better.🙏🏻
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Along with other partners, is supporting Bihar in developing the climate-resilient and low-carbon development pathways. We would like to thank for this opportunity.
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Our colleague participated in the meeting and appreciated the initiative. A written note comprising of suggested sectoral interventions was submitted to the Hon'ble Minister.
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🚧याद रखें हम कुछ बातों का खास ख्याल रखकर वायु प्रदूषण को रोक सकते हैं
📌ठोस कचरा, टायर,वायु मास्क, बागवानी जड़े, पत्तियों आदि को खुले में ना जलाएं
📌निर्माण क्रियाकलापों से जुड़ी सभी संस्थाएं निर्माण स्थल को ढक कर कार्य करें
#Airpollution #climatechange #cleanair #airquality
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's has been invited by to speak about the importance of evidence-based climate planning and the tools/techniques required for the same at the city level.
📅 7 January
🏨 SPA, Bhopal
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When international audiences lauded Bihar's green initiatives
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शानदार शताब्दी का ईश्वर चरणों में विराम... मां में मैंने हमेशा उस त्रिमूर्ति की अनुभूति की है, जिसमें एक तपस्वी की यात्रा, निष्काम कर्मयोगी का प्रतीक और मूल्यों के प्रति प्रतिबद्ध जीवन समाहित रहा है।
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दिनांक 24.12.2022 को माननीय मंत्री Vijay Kumar Choudhary की अध्यक्षता में विभागों के नोडल अधिकारियों और पर्यावरणविद के साथ बजट से पूर्व राज्य के वानिकी एवं पर्यावरणीय प्रक्षेत्र तथा पर्यावरण संरक्षण एवं प्रदुषण नियंत्रण प्रक्षेत्र से संबंधित विषयों पर विचार विमर्श हेतु बैठक(1/2)
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In an interview with and , experts from WRI India’s Climate program — , and break down the key developments at #COP27 and how they translate for India.
Read here:wri-india.org/blog/deconstru
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➡️Mr. S Chandrasekar, Member Secretary, thanked the participants and appreciated partner orgs.
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Key highlights:
➡️Dr. Ashok Kumar Ghosh, Chairperson, reaffirmed Bihar’s commitment of netzero by 2070.
➡️Mr. Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, Principal Secretary, highlighted that the state is already pioneering JJHM. (2/4)
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. co-organized a knowledge-sharing workshop on COP27 and Beyond: Importance and Key Learnings in association , , and . It focused on raising awareness on the importance and implications of #COP27 at the sub-national level. (1/4)
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The #COP15 meeting wrapped up this week with a landmark deal #ForNature to protect 30% of the world's lands, coastal areas + inland waters, along with other key goals.
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How can India’s transition also be inclusive, and create new and better livelihoods for the female workforce?
Join us to hear our speakers and panelists as they share their insights.
⏰ 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm IST
👉🏻To register: wri-india.org/events/gendere
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Here is the glimpses today's workshop on “COP27 and Beyond: Importance and Key Learnings” is being by Bihar state pollution control board.
The workshop is graced by the Sh Arvind Chaudhary,PS, ,Dr.Ashok Ghosh, Chairman,S.Chandrashekhar,IFS,MS, Bspcb and Dignitaries.
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Dr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi, Fellow, sharing his thoughts on Loss and Damage, Carbon Markets, and India's Long-Term Strategy.
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Mr. Koyel Mandal, Chief of Program, sharing his views on Sustainable Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)
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talking about the work programme on #JustTransition covered in the Sharm El Sheikh implementation plan.
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Chief Guest Dr. RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Earth Science and Climate Change, addressing the gathering.
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