On 21, various union government departments and agencies have published several environment, climate change, public health and related social sectors news releases those stand important for the present and future of the country. The Plurals has collated the key one’s for you.
Union ministry of housing & urban affairs revealed the Delhi Master Plan 2047
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal unveiled the Delhi Master Plan 2047 (MPD-2047) today in the presence of; Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu; and Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta.
Secretary, Department of Capital Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ms. D. Thara; Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi, Shri Rajeev Verma; Vice Chairman, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Shri N. Saravana Kumar; and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal said that, keeping in view Delhi’s growing population and the need for its holistic development, the Delhi Master Plan 2047 will prove to be a milestone in shaping the future of the national capital. He said that the Master Plan envisages the development of around 40 lakh new affordable housing units, with a focus on meeting the future housing requirements of the city.
Detailed report link
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2301684®=48&lang=1
Union ministry of earth sciences released a report on the roadmap for sustainable blue economy
As global focus intensifies on ocean-driven food security and climate regulation, India has taken a definitive step toward mapping and managing its vast, uncharted marine frontiers. Marking the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has released the comprehensive “National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ.”
The milestone document compiles nearly four decades of pioneering oceanographic research and three decades of systematic surveys across India’s 2.37 million square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Far more than a scientific archive, the report delivers a definitive roadmap for the sustainable development of India’s Blue Economy, balancing resource assessment with biodiversity conservation.
Detailed report link
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2301667®=48&lang=1
Ministry of earth sciences held the BRICS meeting on ocean and polar science
Polar Science and Technology (OPST) at Goa, hosted by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) from 12–14 August 2026 during India’s BRICS Presidency. Since the establishment of the BRICS OPST Working Group, the activities are conducted by MoES in coordination with the Department Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India under the framework of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation activities among BRICS member countries. The meeting brought together senior officials, scientists, experts, and representatives from Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates to deliberate on areas of mutual interest and further strengthen cooperation in ocean and polar science and technology.
The meeting was inaugurated on 12th August by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR and Dr. Madhavan Nair Rajeevan, VC Atria University and former Secretary of MoES graced as Chief Guest. The 3 days long event was Chaired by Director, NCPOR, Goa and attended by the delegations from BRICS member countries.
The Indian delegation was constituted of officials and scientists from MoES, DST, and headed by Dr. Sandip Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Scientist G & Advisor, MoES.
This working group meeting acted as a platform for deliberations and discussions on scientific cooperation, exchange of knowledge, capacity building and development of collaborative research activities among BRICS member countries in the field of Ocean and Polar research. The deliberations were focused on the issues and opportunities of BRICS countries like challenges of the costal zones with special emphasis on protection of coastal cities; strengthening the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) through collaborative contribution for the development of robust and resilient ocean information services; development of joint polar research and inclusive participation in the Antarctic Expedition; enhanced opportunities for capacity building in particular for young researchers. During the meeting the delegations of BRICS countries jointly agreed for collaborative initiative in building up coastal resilience, carrying out joint polar ocean biodiversity study, setting milestones for International Polar Year – 5 and promoting capacity building of young researchers. During BRICS Presidency India will coordinate for finalisation of the ongoing work on the development of roadmap for the Working Group including the action plan for its short-term implementation.
Detailed report link
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2301591®=48&lang=1