December 19, 2024 | Taj Mahal, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Over the past two years Vasudha Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Uttar Pradesh and with the support from grassroot...
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Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is advancing rapidly in climate action through initiatives at various governance levels. A key initiative includes developing action plans for 43 Climate...
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EV sales by 2030. In 2023-24, the EV registration accounted for 7% in the total vehicles registered with 1.7 million EVs. This tectonic shift from ICE vehicles to EVs, driven by environmental concerns and technological advancements, is reshaping...
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Ayodhya, a key cultural destination in Uttar Pradesh, has undergone transformational changes driven by developmental initiatives led by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. With ongoing climate action efforts, including the Solar City Ayodhya...
MoreFramework & Standard Operating Procedure for Development of Climate Smart Gram Panchayat Action Plans (CSGPAP) for Uttar Pradesh
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Executive SummaryVillages in India are vulnerable and at-risk of climate change impacts like increasing temperatures overa longer duration, variation in intensity and frequency of rainfall, disasters like...
MoreBridging Wisely: Are All Transitional Technologies Worth the Investment?
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall In the quest for a greener, more sustainable future, the path from traditional methods to cutting-edge solutions often requires stepping stones: transitional or compromising technologies. These technologies manifest...
MoreA People-First Approach to Fair and Equitable Land Use Transitions
This paper dwells on certain key sectors where land use change can be expected or is required, namely- renewable energy expansion, agriculture and nature-based solutions. Through international and national case examples of inclusive and fair...
MoreEnabling a Just Transition for India’s Truck Driving Partners Amid the Adoption of Zero Emission Trucks
The trucking industry plays a fundamental role in India’s economy, forming the backbone of logistics and goods transportation across the nation. Over 70 percent of the domestic freight is catered to by road via trucks. Concomitantly, India is...
MoreSupporting Small-to-Medium Fleet Operators in India to Adopt Zero Emission Trucks
India’s economy, as the fastest-growing major economy in the world, has set its sights on becoming a developed nation by the centenary of its independence. A pivotal component in achieving this vision is the transport sector, which underpins...
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Vasudha Foundation, in collaboration with the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), successfully hosted the Conclave on Zero Emission Truck (ZET) Transition for Small-to-Medium Fleet Operators in India. This landmark event convened...
MoreWhite Paper – The Case for AGRIPV Implementation in Uttar Pradesh
As India rapidly advances in the deployment of solar PV capacity, the predominant focus has been on ground mounted photovoltaic (GM-PV) projects, constituting approximately 77.3%; of the total 89.43 GW of solar PV deployment2. Despite the...
MoreWhy Indian Solar Module Manufacturers Should Prioritise Vertical Integration
Jaideep Saraswat, Nikhil Mall The Renewable Energy India Expo 2024 has concluded, leaving behind a trail of ambitious announcements from Indian solar module manufacturers[1]. While many declared plans to expand their module manufacturing...
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