Priya RustogiLeader, (Managing Director), India, LIXIL IMEAThe hospitality industry has long been focused on improving operational efficiency, from energy management to responsible sourcing and sustainable building certifications. But increasingly, another vital resource - water - is gaining attention.For many hospitality operators, water is no longer
Record travel demand is redefining the responsibilities of the tourism industry. As destinations grapple with climate disruption, resource constraints, and changing traveler expectations, industry leaders argue that the future of tourism must be built on sustainability, resilience, and shared responsibility. Their message is clear: responsible
Bangalore, 06 JUNE 2026: On a humid evening in Mumbai, as Air India’s widebody aircraft prepare for their overnight departures to London, New York and Frankfurt, the cargo holds below the passenger cabins are filled with an unlikely but eagerly awaited traveller: boxes of carefully
Month-long campaign to encourage balanced fertilizer use, soil testing and scientific farming practices; initiative expected to strengthen India's food ecosystem, rural economy and agri-tourism potential.Key HighlightsNationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' launched by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from Madhya Pradesh.Campaign to run from June 1-30 across
Government reviews monsoon preparedness as IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall in 2026; contingency plans, seed reserves and water management measures aimed at protecting farmers and strengthening India's food ecosystem.Key HighlightsCentre reviews nationwide preparedness for possible El Niño impact during 2026 monsoon.IMD indicates Southwest Monsoon rainfall may
Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews key schemes with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma; focus on organic exports, tea garden communities, women's enterprises and agricultural infrastructure.Key HighlightsCentre assures uninterrupted funding for agriculture and rural development in Assam.Special PMAY-G survey window to cover tea garden workers receiving
Nationwide campaign on soil health and balanced fertiliser use reaches millions through field programmes, digital outreach and farmer training, strengthening India's long-term food sustainability goals.Key HighlightsMore than 9.42 lakh farmers connected with the Khet Bachao Abhiyan within days of launch.17,834 awareness programmes conducted across India.Nearly
Union Agriculture Minister urges citizens to make tree planting a lifelong habit, linking environmental protection with water security, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.Key HighlightsShivraj Singh Chouhan planted a tree in Bhopal on World Environment Day.Event held under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke