Sustainability

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Odisha approves ₹500 crore for urban drainage. Where will the water go?

The state has approved a drainage programme. Catchment plans, outfall capacity and maintenance funding will determine what it delivers.

Bridging Room Desk · 15 October 2026

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NHAI plans emission controls for 25 Dwarka Expressway generators

NHAI plans retrofit emission-control devices for 25 diesel generators serving an 8.7-km Dwarka Expressway package. Testing and GPS-tagged installation photos are in scope, but the agency has published no schedule or measured emissions results.

Bridging Room Desk · 10 October 2026

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UltraTech's green energy capacity crossed 2 GW. The kiln is the harder test

UltraTech says its captive green-energy portfolio has crossed 2 GW and now meets about 48% of its power needs. The figure combines renewable generation with waste-heat recovery. Cement's kiln emissions remain a separate measure.

Bridging Room Desk · 8 October 2026

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Before winter, NCR’s road dust plan faces an execution test

A ministerial review called for paving, mechanical sweeping and construction-waste collection. The missing numbers are what has actually been completed.

Bridging Room Desk · 19 September 2026

essay

Can We Build Without Waste?

Prachi Gala · 27 August 2026