Could the packaged drinking water you trust so deeply actually be contaminated? The nation’s apex food safety authority, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has recently classified packaged drinking water under the “high-risk food category.” This move ensures that manufacturers are subjected to thorough inspections at least once annually, a prerequisite for securing their operational license, as outlined in the latest notification. Why is packaged water labelled as high-risk? Labelling a product as “high-risk” is intended to enforce stringent regular
Introduction: The Net Zero Imperative Achieving Net Zero emissions is more important than ever. Climate change poses serious threats to our planet, prompting governments and businesses to adopt sustainable practices. Recently, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced that 11 new countries have joined the Net-Zero Government Initiative (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/news-updates/2023/12/08/ceq-announces-new-net-zero-government-initiative-countries-joining-u-s-to-cut-climate-emissions-from-government-operations/). This initiative aims to reduce climate emissions from government operations, setting a path towards net zero emissions by 2050. Such collective action highlights the need for international cooperation in tackling
Social Media!! Social Media!! Social Media!! The Fever is Never Ending. In a world where buzzwords come and go like fleeting trends, ‘SUSTAINABILITY’ in India stands as an enduring beacon of hope and a guiding principle for a better tomorrow. But what exactly is sustainability? Is it merely a trendy term or a profound philosophy shaping our collective destiny? At its core, sustainability in India means meeting present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own. For PRO INDIA, sustainability