Jitendra

@Jitendrajourno
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Journalist based in India, interested in environment, energy transition, climate change, food, agriculture, water and its geopolitical implications, Student of the German language
Jitendra22h ago
India's NDC 3.0 is navigating #geopolitics and its commitment to fight #climatechange amid disruption in #energy supply #security, war, and U-turn by the US and its hagemony to contol #oil & #gas. India set a practical goals under #NDC to achieve target in time.
Critics say India's goal is quite low which will be easily achieved despite being the third largest emitter, while the Government of India clarify that these targets align with India's developmental aspirations and the Paris Agreement.
Jitendra3d ago
Jitendra3d ago

All of the world's 25 most air polluted cities are located in #India, #Pakistan, and #China.
#Nieuwoudtville in South Africa was recognised as the world’s cleanest city, with an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 1.0 µg/m³. #AirPollution

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Mar/24/global-air-pollution-india-is-sixth-most-polluted-country-pakistan-tops-list-for-2025

Global air pollution: India is sixth most-polluted country; Pakistan tops list for 2025

NEW DELHI: India is the sixth most-polluted country, when it comes to levels of fine particulate matter, a major air pollutant, according to the 2025 World

The New Indian Express
Jitendra3d ago

All of the world's 25 most air polluted cities are located in #India, #Pakistan, and #China.
#Nieuwoudtville in South Africa was recognised as the world’s cleanest city, with an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 1.0 µg/m³. #AirPollution

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Mar/24/global-air-pollution-india-is-sixth-most-polluted-country-pakistan-tops-list-for-2025

Global air pollution: India is sixth most-polluted country; Pakistan tops list for 2025

NEW DELHI: India is the sixth most-polluted country, when it comes to levels of fine particulate matter, a major air pollutant, according to the 2025 World

The New Indian Express
Jitendra5d ago

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India's Environment Ministry has requested Water Ministry to provide advice on how to sustain #environmental flows in the #Chambal #River during the lean season to help River #dolphin. Concerns arose following the initiation of a series of dam constructions over tributaries of #Chambal River- Banas, Kuno, Parbati,&Kalisindh rivers-in MP &Rajasthan. Moreover, no environmental impact assessment has been conducted to evaluate how the project will affect aquatic life.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Mar/23/govt-asks-cwc-to-advise-on-continuous-chambal-flows-to-protect-dolphins

Jitendra5d ago

A series of #dams planned over tributaries of the #ChambalRiver has threatened #environmental #flows of the river and subsequently #dolphin. conservation. @moefcc has requested suggestion from @CWCOfficial_FF how to maintain environmental flows during lean season.

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JitendraMar 20
JitendraMar 20

India's environment ministry @moefcc has approved a proposal from the @assamforest to rationalise the boundary of #Pobitora #Wildlife #Sanctuary (PWS). It will see an exclusion of 471 ha. & an inclusion of 565 ha. in the #Morigaon district. However, the government has asked #Assam govt to prepare #EcoSensitiveZone for PWS

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Mar/20/national-board-for-wildlife-gives-nod-to-rationalisation-of-pobitora-sanctuary-in-assam

National Board for Wildlife gives nod to rationalisation of areas in Pobitora Sanctuary in Assam

NEW DELHI: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has approved a proposal from the Assam

The New Indian Express
JitendraMar 20

India's environment ministry @moefcc has approved a proposal from the @assamforest to rationalise the boundary of #Pobitora #Wildlife #Sanctuary (PWS). It will see an exclusion of 471 ha. & an inclusion of 565 ha. in the #Morigaon district. However, the government has asked #Assam govt to prepare #EcoSensitiveZone for PWS

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Mar/20/national-board-for-wildlife-gives-nod-to-rationalisation-of-pobitora-sanctuary-in-assam

National Board for Wildlife gives nod to rationalisation of areas in Pobitora Sanctuary in Assam

NEW DELHI: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has approved a proposal from the Assam

The New Indian Express
JitendraMar 16
JitendraMar 15
India's Parliament panel ask @moefcc to develop a protocol for extinguishing #ForestFires, particularly in the #Himalayan #region.The Committee has noted that the occurrence of forest fires become increasingly frequent and has a devastating impact on the #forests, #biodiversity, and #wildlife. Committee believes that it is essential not only to minimize these incidents but also to develop a protocol for extinguishing forest fires, particularly in the #Himalayan region.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Mar/15/parliament-panel-urges-moefcc-to-adopt-tech-driven-approach-for-forest-fire-prevention-management
Parliament panel urges MoEFCC to adopt tech-driven approach for forest fire prevention, management

NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) explore the latest technologi

The New Indian Express
JitendraMar 15
India's Parliament panel ask @moefcc to develop a protocol for extinguishing #ForestFires, particularly in the #Himalayan #region.The Committee has noted that the occurrence of forest fires become increasingly frequent and has a devastating impact on the #forests, #biodiversity, and #wildlife. Committee believes that it is essential not only to minimize these incidents but also to develop a protocol for extinguishing forest fires, particularly in the #Himalayan region.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Mar/15/parliament-panel-urges-moefcc-to-adopt-tech-driven-approach-for-forest-fire-prevention-management
Parliament panel urges MoEFCC to adopt tech-driven approach for forest fire prevention, management

NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) explore the latest technologi

The New Indian Express
JitendraMar 10
JitendraMar 10

The Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force (MP STSF), in a coordinated operation with the #Wildlife #Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), has arrested Tarak Nath Ghosh, the kingpin of a reptile smuggling racket, from Kanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. The accused, wanted in three cases of transnational illegal trade in turtles and gharials registered in Madhya Pradesh, had been absconding for eight years. Arrest warrants had been issued against him by three different courts.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Mar/09/wildlife-crime-control-bureau-arrests-kingpin-of-reptile-smuggling-racket-in-uttar-pradesh

Wildlife crime control bureau arrests kingpin of reptile smuggling racket in Uttar Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force (MP STSF), in a coordinated operation with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), has arrested Tarak Nath Ghosh,

The New Indian Express