India, Feb. 10 -- Parliament was informed of a modest increase in forest cover across India's major cities, alongside ongoing industrial non-compliance with environmental standards

The government outlined funds released to states for disaster response, alongside data on flooding and riverbank erosion in Assam

Ministries reported progress on renewable energy capacity, river rejuvenation under Namami Gange, and future coal-based power requirements

Lawmakers were updated on stubble-burning incidents in Punjab and the extent of protected forest area in Bihar

According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, the total forest cover in the seven mega cities - Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad - stan...