Ahead of the monsoon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged stronger water conservation and more prudent management, pressing farmers to shift to better irrigation practices. He also promoted the government’s Mission LiFE for environmentally responsible living. Modi further credited India’s youth for leadership in digital payments, infrastructure and startups, adding that broad social participation is essential to meet national goals.
Alcohol giants including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Radico Khaitan, and Sula Vineyards are rethinking climate risk. With global warming pressuring water supplies, some are sourcing water from the air rather than the ground. The shift highlights how major spirits and wineries are moving fast on sustainable measures to protect production and future growth.
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