Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Friday said that Project Cheetah, launched in 2022 through the world’s first intercontinental translocation of a large carnivore, reflects India’s strong commitment to ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation and the revival of grassland ecosystems.
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Monday said that India will host the 1st International Big Cat Summit, on June 1 and 2, in New Delhi, inviting industry to play an active part in big cat conservation.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday sharpened his criticism of the Centre’s proposed Great Nicobar Island Development Project, alleging that the Union Environment Ministry had relied on “grossly inadequate” scientific assessments while concealing crucial findings related to one of India’s most ecologically fragile regions.
In a social media post, Yadav described the development as a “milestone moment” for Kuno National Park and the country’s wildlife conservation efforts.
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Saturday announced a significant milestone in the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB).
This was the first review under a series of review meetings on City-specific action plans in NCR, which would culminate in a State-level review in the coming days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the government's dedication to wildlife conservation by sharing an article penned by Union minister Bhupender Yadav, focusing on the cheetah reintroduction initiative.
He was speaking after chairing a high-level review meeting on air pollution in Delhi NCR.
The party has been awaiting its new president since mid-2024, as the BJP's rules mandate completing elections in 50 per cent of state units before electing a national president—a process that began in August 2024 but continued into December 2025 because of various issues, including the long process of organisational polls in various states.
“India has already reached 50% non-fossil energy capacity, five years ahead of its NDC target,” he added.
