Kerala's AI camera project launched to improve #roadsafety and reduce #trafficaccident deaths has led to a significant fall in fatalities, writes @George Cheriyan. #aicameraproject #keralagovernment Read more »
The World No Tobacco Day 2023 highlights the need to shift from tobacco cultivation while advocating alternative livelihoods for farmers. Read more »
India must focus on redesigning roads and prioritising non-motorised vehicles for sustainable transport, safer and healthier living. #climatechange #netzero #globalroadsafetyweek Read more »
Habitat loss and conservation successes along with an increase in human population have resulted in an increase in the number of human-wildlife conflicts. Read more »
Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, account for 64.9% in all deaths in India and 74% of deaths globally. Read more »
Manufacturers of traditional food items must shed concerns about the implementation of front of pack nutrition labelling. Read more »
Food safety regulator FSSAI selected health star rating as the FOPL format for the country, ignoring opposition from consumer organisations. Read more »
Ecolabelling needs to be promoted as there is pressure on India to shift towards sustainable consumption and production and to improve its sustainability ranking. Read more »
The e-procurement systems offer lower cost, transparent spending, faster transactions, standardised buying, and reduced errors. Read more »
Mandatory hallmarking is tough to achieve as many centres suffer from low profitability, poor equipment, slack processes, and use low-quality equipment to cut costs. Read more »