On August 29-30, various union government departments and agencies published several news releases linked to the environment, climate change, public health, and related social sectors that are important for the country’s present and future. The Plurals has collated the key information for you.
The union health ministry evaluates India’s progress towards complete malaria eradication by 2030
Emphasising India’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of malaria elimination by 2030, Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officers of the Ministry, National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC), Mission Directors of National Health Missions and District Collectors of concerned States and districts.
India has made significant progress in reducing the burden of malaria through sustained and focused public health interventions. Between 2015 and 2025, malaria cases and deaths in the country declined by nearly 80%, while the number of high-burden districts decreased from 155 to 33. As many as 160 districts reported zero indigenous malaria cases during 2022–2025, reflecting sustained interruption of local transmission and the success of focused malaria control and elimination interventions.
Detailed report link:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304371®=48&lang=1
PIB rolls out India’s roadmap for nuclear energy
India is committed to building a secure, sustainable, and self-reliant energy future to support its journey towards Viksit Bharat. Recognising the growing demand for clean, reliable and stable baseload electricity, the Government of India has placed nuclear energy at the core of its long-term energy strategy. Nuclear power provides round-the-clock, low-carbon electricity, complementing renewable energy while ensuring grid stability. It also reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels and supports India’s climate commitments. Guided by the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Government of India is developing robust indigenous capabilities across the entire nuclear fuel cycle, including reactor design, fuel fabrication, waste management, and advanced technologies.
India also works closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to strengthen nuclear safety, security, and safeguards. India currently operates 24 nuclear power reactors across seven sites with a total installed capacity of 8.78 GW. Nine additional reactors are under construction, while preparations continue for 10 more units. The Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. The Union Budget 2025–26 allocated ₹20,000 crore for indigenous Small Modular Reactors. The SHANTI Act, 2025, further strengthens the framework for the safe, secure, and future-ready expansion of India’s nuclear energy programme.
Detailed report links:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304034®=48&lang=1
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304032®=48&lang=1
Ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry & dairying releases “Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031” action plan .
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Government of India is organizing an Outreach Programme of Ministry of Fisheries, Govt. of India at Agatti, Lakshadweep on Monday, 31st August 2026. The Hon’ble Vice President will Release “Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031” Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development.
Detailed report link:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304612®=48&lang=1