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Environment Directorate of UP signs MoU with iFOREST for green development

Lucknow, Mar 20 (UNI) In a move to promote sustainable development and combat pollution, the Environment Directorate of the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST).
The MoU aims to address critical environmental challenges, including air pollution, waste management, and climate change. Present at the signing were Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Arun Kumar Saxena, Minister of State KP Malik, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, and other officials.
Under this three-year agreement, iFOREST will conduct research-driven studies and training programmes while assisting the Environment Directorate in implementing government schemes. The partnership will also focus on advancing green energy and ensuring sustainable industrial and urban development in UP.
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