Category: Announcements

Budget 2024: Emphasis should be on Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Reducing Carbon Emissions

Anil Sethi, Chairman, Pump Academy Private Limited As we approach the Union Budget 2024, there is a pressing need to prioritize the integration of advance technology for improved energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon emissions across all machinery and infrastructure. The Hon’ble Finance Minister should take cognizance of our Hon’ble Prime Minister’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions for India by 2070, declared at The UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) that brought together 120 world leaders and over 40,000 participants in 2021. This commitment includes obtaining 50% of…

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Planet Earth: Rethink. Revive. Restore.

Tariq Siddiqui, Chief Strategist, TS Advisory Services World Environment Day serves as a powerful reminder for us to reflect on our actions and their impact on the environment. It is a global awareness initiative held annually since 5the June 1973, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It aims to raise awareness and mobilize individuals, communities, businesses and governments to take responsibility, take action and work towards a more sustainable and resilient future for all. It serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address the environmental challenges…

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Responsible Resource Management for a Cleaner Future

Abdul Rahman Mohammed, CEO, Sahara Industry On this World Environment Day, let us all think deeply and acknowledge the significance of our planet and the urgent need to protect and restore its precious ecosystems. The planet Earth is a remarkable habitat for millions of diverse species playing a unique role in the intricate web of life. However, unsustainable activities are causing unprecedented damage to our ecosystems and threatening the very existence of human life. This year, the focus is on plastic pollution, with the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution. Led by the United…

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Sustainable Environment: Embracing Technology for a Better Future

Anil Sethi, Chairman, Pump Academy Private Limited Sustainable environment is intrinsic to all forms of life. On World Environment Day today, we are reminded of the crucial importance of caring for the environment and preserving ecological balance. This year’s theme “beat plastic pollution” is a pressing and existential concern. It also underscores the vital role of plastic and microplastics has on our lives and need to reduce it for maintaining the environmental equilibrium that supports life on Earth. As per the information provided on the UN observances page, the annual…

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Sustainable Environment to Protect Our Planet

Naser Azeez Mohammed, MD, Aquality Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Every year, on the 5th of June, World Environment Day is celebrated. This significant day serves as a platform to increase awareness about environmental issues and inspire people, organization and government to take action in addressing them. It reminds us of the collective responsibility we have in safeguarding our planet and encourages us to explore ways to mitigate environmental challenges. With pollution, climate change, drought and natural disasters and ecological imbalance posing significant threats to our planet and our future generations.…

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Invest in Technology: Save the Planet

Anil Sethi, Chairman, Pump Academy Private Limited If earth could speak for itself, it will certainly tell us that it is starving, suffocating and getting warmer day after day. The natural resources like water, soil, minerals, air, environment and ecological habitats are all declining. Best practices, technological intervention, conservation and care for these resources are paramount so that all living things can benefit from them now and in the future. The ever increasing pollution and contamination of the soil has far-reaching consequences that can be catastrophic for water, air, habitations,…

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Dr Nupur Bahadur,  Associate Director, Environment & Waste Management Division & Head, NMCG-TERI CoE on Water Reuse, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi 

The Universe is created out of five basic elements, called the panchamahabhutas, namely the earth (prithvi), water (jal), fire (tejas), wind (vayu) and space (akasha). The Mother Earth is supreme and shall be saved when all elements are taken care of. Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The concept of Earth Day was first introduced by peace activist John McConnell at a UNESCO Conference in 1969 and the first celebration was held on April 22, 1970, which now includes a wide range…

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Manoj Nainani, Executive Director – Energy & Sustainable Cities, Egis India and South Asia, Egis India

Our planet is an amazing place and we responsible to make it a better place to live for us and for the upcoming generations. “Climate emergency, our absolute priority”. We are a global leader in green infrastructure and as a company we are committed to fight against climate change and biodiversity erosion. We offer a wide range of solutions to benefit the environment. In all our fields of work, our engineers develop innovative operational solutions to address specific environmental issues: care for In all engineering services, deployment of eco-design practices,…

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The Earth …. A Solitary Planet!

Manisha kinge, Manager-Project & Design, Jain Irrigation Systems Pvt. Ltd The Earth is called Mother! Where a favourable – liveable climate called the greenhouse effect is controlled for the growth of microorganisms to giant species. Earth is providing useful elements & resources for us like water, food, shelter, clothes, air, minerals, fuel, power, and wealth for our day-to-day life and business. There are many articles, books, poems, songs, etc written and could be found on Earth. In Sanskrit, Earth is treated as a goddess, and many kingdoms & civilizations flourished &…

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Dilip Yewalekar, Senior Vice President, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd

The Earth is the womb of the universe! Where everything takes birth, grows, and merges! Also protects all of us from external forces and radiation! The Earth holds water, lava, and air, and balances a favorable livable climate for micro to mega creatures … makes us Good Morning Every Day without fail! In our culture, we respect the Earth as ‘Bhoo Mata – Goddess Lakshmi’ and offer prayers on many occasions, before the construction, doing farming, and many more activities as scripted in holy literature. ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: The World is…

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