Climate Panel’s First Meet On January 19
New Delhi: The first meeting of a reconstituted high-level climate panel, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be held on January 19 to discuss the challenges of climate change, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Friday in a function in Gurgaon. The ‘Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change’, which was set by the UPA Government way back in 2007, was re-constituted by the Modi Government by dropping well-known environmentalist Sunita Narain and top industry leader Ratan Tata from the council. “We will discuss policy actions to address the crisis of climate change and promote sustainable green practices,” Javadekar said.
Bisht to take over as new coast guard DG
New Delhi: Vice-Admiral HS Bisht will take over as the new Director General of Coast Guard after incumbent vice-Admiral Anurag Thapliyal retires on January 31. At present, Bisht is Chief of Personnel, Navy.
Scheme to strengthen blood banks on cards
New Delhi: In a move that would give much-needed relief to the patients suffering from blood disorders like thalassemia and sickle cell, the Health Ministry is initiating a national programme targeting such patients. In this connection, blood banks are being strengthened to provide regular supply of blood to the needy, lov Verma, Health Secretary said on Friday. As against the requirement of 1.30 crore units of blood, the present collection is 90 lakh units, he said adding that plans are afoot to organise a blood camp every three months to encourage people to donate blood.
Talks, Exp0 To Mark India Water Week
New Delhi: A multi-disciplinary dialogue, parallel exhibition, besides a programme on water resources planning will mark the India Water Week from January 13 to 17, being observed by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. With an aim to raise awareness, conserve and use water resources in an integrated manner, the occasion will be used as a platform to elicit ideas and opinions from global level decision makers, politicians, researchers and entrepreneurs in the field of water resources for mutual benefit and goodwill.