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As the world heats up and extreme weather events like storms, floods, and droughts become life-or-death realities, the most critical weapon in this fight — climate adaptation finance — is falling dangerously short. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in its latest Adaptation Gap Report 2025: “Running on Empty,” warns that developing countries will need at least $310 billion every year by 2035 to safeguard themselves from the worsening impacts of climate change. In stark contrast, actual global adaptation support in 2023 amounted to only $26 billion — a 12- to 14-fold gap between what’s needed and what’s being delivered. Adaptation Is Not an Expense — It’s a Lifeline UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a grave warning:“Climate impacts are accelerating by th...

** Ten years after the Paris Agreement, the world is still striving to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C. The 2025 UNFCCC Synthesis Report now reveals a cautiously hopeful picture — the journey remains challenging, but it has not come to a halt. For the first time, the global emissions curve has begun to bend downward — meaning greenhouse gas emissions are no longer increasing but have started to gradually decline. The report highlights that the new and updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by countries cover nearly one-third of global emissions. About 88% of these NDCs were shaped by the outcomes of COP28’s Global Stocktake, while 89% include economy-wide targets. Around 73% feature climate adaptation measures, and nearly one-third now address loss and ...

K K Jha As voters in Bihar head to the polls on 6 November 2025, in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, the stakes could not be higher. There is no gainsaying the fact that two decades under the leadership of Nitish Kumar have delivered meaningful infrastructure and governance improvements, yet the deeper challenge remains, and that is turning those gains into quality jobs, better health, and accelerated human development. If Bihar has to leapfrog on developmental parameters, the incoming government must shift from inputs to outcomes, or risk letting another round of potential slip through. A platform built – but not yet a launch pad There’s no denying the progress. Bihar’s growth has picked up, roads and rural electrification have improved, and some investor interest...

**Jabalpur, November 3, 2025:Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav is scheduled to arrive in Jabalpur on Tuesday, November 4, at 6:05 PM by air from Bhopal. During his visit, the Chief Minister will participate in a local program in the city. Following the event, Dr. Yadav will depart for Bhopal at 8:00 PM by air.

Jabalpur, November 3, 2025:Collector Raghvendra Singh chaired a review meeting today to assess the status of pending official correspondences and cases across various departments. The meeting was attended by Municipal Commissioner Ramprakash Ahirwar, CEO of District Panchayat Abhishek Gehlot, Additional Collector Nathuram Gond, and other district-level officers. Field officials also joined the session through video conferencing. During the meeting, the Collector instructed all officers to ensure speedy and sensitive disposal of cases, especially those related to state government priority schemes and public interest issues. He emphasized that administrative efficiency and responsiveness are key to good governance. Collector Singh informed that the State-level Tribal Pride Day celebrat...

Emphasis on Safety and Smooth Management for Devotees During Kartik Purnima** Jabalpur, November 3, 2025:Collector Raghvendra Singh and Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay on Monday inspected the arrangements for the upcoming Narmada Panchkoshi Parikrama, scheduled to take place on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima. The inspection covered key points including Saraswati Ghat and Lamheta Ghat, where both officers reviewed safety and management preparations. During the inspection, the Collector instructed all concerned officials to ensure that all facilities and safety measures for the pilgrims are fully in place. He emphasized that special focus should be given to security, crowd management, and boating arrangements, as a large number of devotees are expected to participat...

Jabalpur, November 3, 2025:Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced a cash reward of ₹1 crore for Kranti Gaur, the talented all-rounder from Ghuwara, Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, for her outstanding contribution to India’s historic victory in the ICC Women’s One Day World Cup 2025. Dr. Yadav said that the Indian women’s cricket team, under the inspirational guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, created history on Sunday night by lifting the ICC Women’s World Cup trophy for the first time ever — a moment that will be remembered as a milestone in Indian sports. The Chief Minister emphasized that this victory reflects India’s growing sporting excellence as well as the success of Madhya Pradesh’s progressive sports promotion policies, which have enabled many young athle...

Chief Minister Addresses Free Health Camp in Eentkhedi, Announces New Primary Health Center** Jabalpur, November 3, 2025:Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to public welfare and inclusive growth while addressing a free health camp held in Eentkhedi on Monday. He said, “Service is our commitment. We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring better public facilities for every citizen.” Dr. Yadav highlighted that the state has witnessed remarkable improvements in healthcare services over the past two years, with the government’s goal being to make quality healthcare accessible to every resident of Madhya Pradesh. He added that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh is experiencing holistic and multi-...

Jabalpur, November 3, 2025:**Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav launched the state’s ambitious “Samadhan Yojana”, a major relief initiative for electricity consumers, reaffirming the government’s commitment to its vision — “Light for All, Progress for All.” The scheme will benefit over 90 lakh consumers, providing up to 100% waiver on surcharges for those unable to pay their power bills on time. Speaking at the launch event, Dr. Yadav said, “This initiative opens the door of relief for households, farmers, and industries that have been unable to clear their electricity dues. It strengthens both public trust and transparency in governance.” The Chief Minister also inaugurated the newly constructed building of the MP Power Management Company, stating that the modern facility will enhance o...

Presents State Vision Document ‘Prosperous Madhya Pradesh @ 2047’** Jabalpur, November 3, 2025:Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav paid a courtesy visit to Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel at the Raj Bhavan on Monday. The Chief Minister greeted the Governor with a floral bouquet and extended his warm regards. During the meeting, Dr. Yadav presented the Governor with a copy of the state government’s vision document titled “Prosperous Madhya Pradesh @ 2047.” The two leaders discussed various dimensions of the state’s developmental roadmap and future strategies aimed at transforming Madhya Pradesh into a leading state by 2047.