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Reliance Jio Officials Trained in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management at BSDMA

Reliance Jio Officials Trained in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management by BSDMA

August 29, 2024

Chirag Gupta Patna: The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA) organized a one-day sensitization cum training program for Reliance Jio...

Bihar Environment Secretary Visits Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Plants Saplings to Promote Conservation

August 27, 2024

Bagaha: Bandana Preyashi, Secretary of the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bihar, conducted a significant visit to the...

Turning the Tide on Air Pollution: Gaya’s Success with the Dispersed Sources Program

Turning the Tide on Air Pollution: Gaya’s Success with A- PAG’s Dispersed Sources Program

August 27, 2024

Gaya: Gaya, the historic site where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment, has been thrust into the spotlight for less noble reasons...

Patna: Bihar’s ongoing efforts towards carbon neutrality received a boost this week with divisional-level workshops held in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra. These events, part of the state's "Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway" initiative, brought together local stakeholders to strategize on climate resilience and low-carbon development, with the ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2070. In Muzaffarpur, the workshop was inaugurated by Deputy Development Commissioner Ashutosh Dwivedi, who called for a "think globally, act locally" approach. Dwivedi emphasized the necessity of integrating climate resilience into all development projects, particularly in light of the increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and rising temperatures in Bihar. Additional Collector for Disaster Management, Manoj Kumar, acknowledged the state’s progress in infrastructure and energy but stressed the importance of embedding climate-resilient practices into these advancements. Divisional Forest Officers Atish Kumar and Bharat Chit Palli echoed this sentiment, underscoring the need for environmental considerations in development projects and advocating for efforts to increase the region’s green cover through afforestation. Dr. Amita Raj, Divisional Forest Officer of Sitamarhi, highlighted the critical role of trees in carbon absorption, while Motihari Division Forest Officer Raj Kumar Sharma stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination to safeguard trees during development activities. Waste management and recycling were also addressed by Bettiah Municipal Commissioner Shambhu Kumar as essential strategies for reducing emissions. The following day in Chhapra, another workshop in the series was chaired by Saran Deputy Development Commissioner Priyanka Rani, focusing on advancing Bihar’s carbon neutrality goal. Qayum Ansari, Director of the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Saran, pointed to the increasing impacts of climate change, such as floods and extreme temperatures, reaffirming the state's commitment to mitigating these challenges. Saran Divisional Forest Officer Ram Sundar M emphasized the importance of wetlands as natural carbon sinks and called for dialogue between district-level officers and experts to address the challenges in achieving climate-resilient development. Experts from WRI India, including Dr. Shashidhar Kumar Jha and Mani Bhushan Kumar Jha, presented the "Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway" report for Bihar, outlining strategies for key sectors like energy, transport, waste management, and agriculture. Dr. Shashidhar highlighted concerning climate trends, noting that Bihar's temperature has increased by 0.8 degrees Celsius over the past fifty years, with further rises anticipated. Roushan Mishra from WRI India stressed the importance of integrating long-term meteorological data into Early Warning Systems, particularly given Bihar’s high rate of lightning-related fatalities. Anupam Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor of Geography at Rajendra College, Chapra, attributed climate change primarily to human activities and called for both individual and collective actions to combat it. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks from S.N. Thakur, Regional Officer of the Bihar State Pollution Control Board. The series of workshops will continue with sessions planned in Gaya and Patna, furthering Bihar’s commitment to a sustainable and climate-resilient future.

Bihar Pushes Climate Action Agenda at Regional Workshops in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra

August 25, 2024

Patna: Bihar’s ongoing efforts towards carbon neutrality received a boost this week with divisional-level workshops held in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra....

Union and Bihar Environment Secretaries Jointly Lead “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Campaign at Patna Women’s College

August 22, 2024

Patna: Patna Women’s College hosted a plantation drive titled “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” on Thursday, in collaboration with the...

Bihar’s Environment Minister Distributes Appointment Letters for Namami Gange Project Roles

August 21, 2024

Chirag Gupta Patna: Dr. Prem Kumar, the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister of Bihar, distributed appointment letters to 12...

Ban on Diesel Buses in Patna from September to Combat Pollution

August 21, 2024

Diya Behl Patna: In a decisive move to tackle urban pollution, Patna District Magistrate Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh announced today a...

Committee Formed to Prepare for New Biological Parks in Bihar by 2025

Bihar’s Environment Minister Calls for Expanded Employment Initiatives in Forest Areas

August 20, 2024

Patna: Bihar’s Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Dr. Prem Kumar, chaired a key meeting with the Chairman and...

Bihar CM and Environment Minister Lead Tree Rakhi Ceremony to Promote Environmental Awareness

August 20, 2024

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Environment and Forests Minister Dr. Prem Kumar marked Bihar Vriksha Suraksha Diwas by...

Air Pollution Crisis in Patna: A Step Towards Clean Air with A- PAG’s Dispersed Sources Program

August 17, 2024

Patna: Patna, along with other cities in Bihar such as Gaya and Muzaffarpur, has been infamous for their severe air...

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