Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted in Lok Sabha that Kharif and Rabi rainfall in India are expected to increase due to climate change, potentially leading to soil erosion and salinity issues affecting agricultural land. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research shared data indicating the rise in rainfall levels and their impact on soil degradation. Additionally, the National Green Hydrogen Mission, led by Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik, aims to establish India as a leading producer, user, and exporter of green hydrogen. By 2030, India targets a green hydrogen production capacity of 5 million tonnes annually. Minister Naik also noted the decreasing cost of solar energy equipment, making solar power more competitive economically, along with significant growth in solar capacity installations. Furthermore, Anupriya Patel highlighted India's success in eliminating Kala-azar by reducing disease incidence significantly. The country is striving to maintain this achievement for WHO certification. The article also discussed concerns raised by the Food Packaging Forum Foundation regarding potential mammary carcinogens in food contact materials. Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav emphasized the need for further research to understand the implications for human health. Additionally, Jadhav mentioned the increasing number of cancer cases in Karnataka, based on data from the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Cancer Registry Programme. Lastly, Union Minister Ramnath Thakur shared updates on bamboo cultivation in Assam under the National Bamboo Mission, highlighting the establishment of bamboo nurseries and the growth of bamboo-bearing areas in the state.