Scientific Upscaling of Jammu’s Traditional Kaladi

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh has directed scientific institutions to upscale Kaladi, a GI-tagged dairy speciality from Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir. The initiative aims to expand Kaladi’s reach to national and international markets under the One District One Product framework, while preserving its traditional flavour, texture, and nutritional profile.

Lucknow’s Transition to Scientific Urban Waste Management

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is steadily emerging as a national model for sustainable municipal waste management. With a population nearing 40 lakh and around 7.5 lakh commercial establishments, the city faces mounting environmental pressures. In response, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation has adopted a science-driven, integrated waste management framework focused on resource recovery, environmental protection, and public health.

International Conference Explores Trade–Energy Nexus

A two-day International Conference on the “Role of International Trade in Global Energy Transition” was held at National Law University Odisha, bringing together jurists, diplomats, policymakers, academics, and international experts. The deliberations focused on how global trade rules can be aligned with climate objectives to enable a fair, efficient, and development-sensitive energy transition.

India Widens the Scope of Its Carbon Market

India has taken a significant step in strengthening its climate action framework by expanding the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). In January 2026, the government notified Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets for additional carbon-intensive sectors, bringing 208 new entities into the compliance framework. With this move, the total number of obligated entities under the Indian Carbon Market has increased to 490, enhancing the scheme’s scale, depth, and effectiveness.

A Life Dedicated to Nature and Community

Kirtida Mekani, the Karnataka-born environmentalist widely known as Singapore’s “Tree Lady”, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 66 following a sudden heart attack. Over more than three decades, she emerged as one of Singapore’s most influential grassroots champions of sustainability, leaving a deep imprint on urban greening, environmental education, community engagement, and cultural life.