Day: 7 April 2026

KPHA Raises Concerns Over Legality of Nurses’ Strike, Warns of Impact on Patient Care and Healthcare Stability

Vijay Raman

  The Legal Invalidity of the Current Strike The current strike action initiated by the United Nurses Association (UNA) is legally invalid and violates established protocols. As per the earlier Labour Acts & the Labour Codes which are in force now, a 14-day notice period is mandated for strike in any industrial / service sector. Following the nursing strikes of 2012-13, it was explicitly mandated that strike in the healthcare sector must be preceded by a minimum 14-day notice period. The strike is unjust because what started as one day…

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Navi Mumbai turns textile waste into opportunity for people and planet

Vijay Raman

In a pioneering step towards sustainable urban waste management, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched India’s first municipal Textile Recovery Facility (TRF), transforming discarded clothes into economic and environmental assets.  The initiative, implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, addresses a growing challenge—India generates nearly 7.8 million tonnes of textile waste annually, much of which ends up in landfills.   Located in Belapur, the TRF operates as a circular economy hub, integrating collection, scientific sorting, recycling and livelihood generation. Textile collection bins have been installed across residential societies in…

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India achieves record wind energy addition of 6.05 GW in FY26

Vijay Raman

India has recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition, installing 6.05 gigawatts (GW) during the financial year 2025–26, signalling renewed momentum in the country’s clean energy transition. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the latest addition surpasses the previous peak of about 5.5 GW achieved in 2016–17, marking a significant milestone for the sector.  With this, India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW, strengthening its position among the leading wind energy markets globally.   The growth has been driven by improved policy…

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India’s GeM platform scales new heights in public procurement

Vijay Raman

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a major milestone by crossing ₹18.4 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of India’s digital public procurement ecosystem. Launched in 2016, GeM has transformed the way government departments, ministries and public sector units procure goods and services by providing a transparent, efficient and paperless online platform. The steady rise in GMV reflects increased adoption across central and state governments, as well as wider participation from sellers, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups.   Officials noted that the platform…

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