Current Affairs - Environment

The foundation stone for the Cancer Hospital and Research Center was laid in Rajkot by Mansukh Mandaviya, under the initiative of Shree Khodaldham Trust. This development aligns with the Prime Minister's recognition of Gujarat's exceptional healthcare progress, emphasizing the establishment of 30 new cancer hospitals in the past nine years and the state's growing prominence as a major medical hub with expanded facilities for comprehensive cancer patient care.

INOX Air Products inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government for a $3 billion Green Ammonia Plant. The project, with a planned outlay of $3 billion, aims to be commissioned within 3 to 5 years and is designed to produce 500,000 MTPA (metric tons per annum) of liquid ammonia.

The EPC contract for a 2,400 MW Thermal Power Project at Jharsuguda district in Odisha has been awarded to BHEL by NLC India Ltd. The project, based on Ultra Super Critical Technology, aims to supply power to Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Kerala, and Puducherry, with coal linkage from NLCIL mines in Jharsuguda and Sambalpur districts.

The UNDP and EU have allocated grants exceeding US$420,000 to address deforestation, enhance food security, and tackle climate change impacts in Papua New Guinea, benefitting communities across six districts in Enga Province.

Solar power stations were inaugurated at Egyptian World Heritage Sites, contributing to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and aligning with global sustainability goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action).