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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Proof Of Lip Service? Just 31% Of Green Funds Used In Last Decade
New Delhi: In a disclosure about environmental fund utilisation, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) acknowledged spending a mere 31% of the environmental pollution charge (EPC) collected during the previous decade. Even more concerning is the utilisation of only 1% of the environmental cess (EC) accumulated over eight years. These details emerged in responses to two separate Right to Information queries submitted by environmental activist Amit Gupta. CPCB's official response indicates that the pollution watchdog collected approximately Rs 427 crore as EPC in Delhi between the 2014-15 and 2024-25. Despite highly elevated pollution levels in Delhi-National Capital Region during this timeframe, the sum utilised for anti-pollution measures as of March this year was only Rs 130.9 crore, or just a third of the total collected funds. The financial year 2024-25 saw the highest EPC collection of Rs 74.4 crore, yet the spending remained restricted to Rs 31.9 crore, highlighting a persistent pattern of underutilisation of funds. CPCB claimed that it committed Rs 259.2 crore from EPC funds for 15 pollution control projects across Delhi-NCR. These include the procurement of mechanical sweeping machines and anti-smog guns for pollution-prone cities such as Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In Noida, four mechanical sweepers and five anti-smog guns have been sanctioned, while Ghaziabad will receive one sweeping machine and 10 anti-smog guns. Faridabad's approved projects include 10 sweeping machines, 10 anti-smog guns and some city road construction. Delhi itself has seen the installation of a smog tower using EPC money and CPCB has also promised financial assistance to convert diesel generator sets to cleaner CNG versions in govt hospitals across NCR. Another major initiative includes funding for the establishment of paddy straw-based pelletisation plants in Delhi-NCR and Punjab to tackle stubble burning — one of the leading contributors to north India's winter smog. Cities left out of the National Clean Air Programme have also been promised financial support from the money collected as EPC. As for the environmental cess collection and its use, the pollution body disclosed that it had garnered approximately Rs 45.8 crore in the last eight years. Of this amount, CPCB admitted to spending a mere Rs 9 lakh. This translates into less than 1% of the amount being spent when the pollution situation requires so much to be done. CPCB claims to have approved 67 projects across India using EC funds. Yet the spending record shows a dismal lack of implementation. The few projects undertaken include sampling of cigarettes and bidi butts by the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, compensation granted to affected students as facilitated by the Delhi Legal Services Authority and testing of vegetables, edible products, soil and water along the banks of the Yamuna in the capital. "This is not just bureaucratic delay in channelling funds, but this is environmental negligence," rued Gupta. "Time and time again, we've exposed through RTIs that CPCB and state pollution boards are sitting on massive unused funds. There is no shortage of funds, only failures of intention and execution. Even after repeated warnings from the joint parliamentary committee on environment, nothing has changed. If CPCB doesn't take its responsibilities seriously, how can India's environmental crisis ever be tackled?" CPCB did not respond to TOI's queries on the matter
TECHx
5 days ago
- Business
- TECHx
e& enterprise Announce AI Training Partnership with Emeritus
Home » Latest news » e& enterprise Announces AI Training Partnership with Emeritus e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, has announced a three-year partnership with Emeritus. The collaboration aims to develop an AI training programme. This programme targets Chief AI Officers and executives from C-suite to mid-senior levels. It focuses on AI leadership, strategic skills, and practical knowledge to drive digital transformation within organizations. The programme will use real-world case studies and practical applications. It will help executives address AI knowledge gaps and the complexity of AI integration. Additionally, it will enable them to adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Amit Gupta, Vice President of Data & AI at e& enterprise, revealed the goal of creating an AI-savvy leadership community. He emphasized that executives need more than basic AI understanding. They require practical tools to lead AI initiatives responsibly and effectively. Gupta added that the programme balances innovation with ethics and sustainability. It aims to inspire change beyond the boardroom. Adey Zaghab, Executive Vice President for the META Region at Emeritus, reported that the programme offers a transformative learning experience. It combines in-person sessions with live virtual components. Participants will engage in webinars, peer networking, and direct interaction with industry experts. The structured curriculum includes advanced AI concepts, governance, and ethical considerations. The programme uses Emeritus' Learning Management System (LMS) to track progress. It offers flexible learning paths suited to busy executives. Furthermore, participants will gain practical insights into AI applications across finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Real-world examples from e& enterprise and other businesses will help executives apply AI strategies effectively. With Emeritus' global reach in over 80 countries and partnerships with 80+ top business schools, the programme is expected to attract local and regional participants. This initiative aligns with the UAE's national AI strategy, which aims to make the country a leader in AI by 2031. The training will help build a pipeline of AI experts to boost business competitiveness and economic growth. Additionally, the programme supports sustainability goals. AI can optimize operations by reducing energy use, improving supply chains, and enhancing resource management. By training leaders in AI-driven efficiency, the programme contributes to the UAE's green initiatives. Key points: e& enterprise partners with Emeritus for a 3-year AI leadership training. Programme targets executives with strategic and practical AI skills. Aligns with UAE's AI strategy and sustainability objectives.
Mid East Info
5 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
e& enterprise and Emeritus to develop AI training programme for C-suite executives - Middle East Business News and Information
Equip Chief AI Officers with strategic and practical knowledge to lead AI-driven initiatives in their organisations Offers executives hybrid learning model and flexibility Dubai, June 2025 – e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, has entered into a 3-year long partnership with Emeritus to develop an AI training programme to empower Chief AI Officers and other C-suite to mid-senior level executives with AI leadership, strategic and practical skills to drive digital transformation within their organisations. Through practical applications and real-world case studies, the programme will help executives address AI-related knowledge gaps, complexity of AI integration, all while enabling them to adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Amit Gupta, Vice President, Data & AI, e& enterprise, said: 'With this partnership with Emeritus, we're creating a transformative learning experience focused on building an AI-savvy leadership community that's equipped to turn AI potential into real-world impact. As AI continues to reshape industries and redefine business strategies, executives need more than a foundational understanding—they need a practical, adaptable toolkit to drive AI initiatives responsibly and effectively. By integrating real-world applications, this programme is designed to advance AI proficiency among leaders and empower them to lead AI-driven transformation that balances innovation with ethics and sustainability, creating value that reaches far beyond the boardroom and inspiring change within their industries and communities.' At Emeritus, we understand the unique challenges faced by senior executives in today's fast-paced business environment,' said Adey Zaghab, Executive Vice President, META Region, Emeritus. 'Our new AI programme is a transformative opportunity for senior executives aiming to step into the pivotal role of Chief AI Officer. By partnering with renowned institutions such as Northwestern Kellogg and other prestigious global Business Schools, we are providing a robust, blended learning experience that empowers executives to lead AI initiatives with confidence and expertise and spearhead AI-driven transformations within their organizations.' The programme offers a blended learning approach, combining in-person sessions with live virtual components. Participants will engage in interactive webinars and peer networking sessions, providing them with valuable opportunities for hands-on learning and direct interaction with industry experts and fellow executives, fostering collaboration and shared learning. With a structured curriculum, the programme will delve into advanced AI concepts, technical foundations, governance frameworks, and ethical considerations, equipping participants with comprehensive knowledge to lead AI-driven initiatives. Using Emeritus' advanced Learning Management Systems (LMS), the AI training programme will track progress and provide flexible learning pathways. Thus, allowing busy executives to pursue their education at a pace that aligns with their demanding schedules. Executives will have access to practical insights into industry-specific AI applications across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Real-world examples, drawn from both e& enterprise and other leading businesses, will enable participants to directly apply AI strategies to their own organisational initiatives. With Emeritus extensive global reach, offering educational programmes in over 80 countries in partnership with 80+ top-tier Business Schools and universities, alongside e& enterprise's strong regional presence, the programme is set to attract participants from both local and regional markets. In the UAE, this initiative aligns with the nation's AI strategy, which aims to position the country as a leader in AI by 2031. By equipping executives with advanced AI skills, the programme will help create a pipeline of AI experts across industries, driving AI deployment that enhances business competitiveness and contributes to overall economic development. Additionally, as AI adoption increases, it can play a critical role in achieving sustainability goals. AI has the potential to optimise operations by reducing energy consumption in data centres, streamlining supply chains, and improving resource management. By training leaders to implement AI-driven efficiencies, the programme will indirectly support the UAE's sustainability objectives, such as reducing carbon footprints and promoting greener business practices. About e& enterprise: e& enterprise is a digital transformation leader supporting governments and large-scale organisations in building and scaling their digital core. Through optimising operations, enhancing customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making, we enable seamless, sustainable, and secure transitions into the evolving digital world. Currently operating in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Oman, Türkiye, Qatar, and South Africa, e& enterprise brings cutting-edge digital scalable solutions designed to deliver tangible business value and address the unique challenges faced by organisations and executives across industries. With a proven track record as a trusted digital transformation partner, technical expertise, and the ability to deploy and manage complex solutions, e& enterprise provides collaborative tailored solutions that empower customers to navigate their end-to-end digital transformation journey. About Emeritus: Emeritus partners with top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, META Region, Latin America, India and China and is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. Emeritus has partnered with more than 80 universities to date, including MIT, Columbia, Harvard, Cambridge, Cornell, Rice, UT Austin, INSEAD, Wharton, Kellogg, UC Berkeley and NUS educating more than 500,000 individuals across 80 countries. Many courses (public & customized) are offered and facilitated in multiple languages, including Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin. The organization has more than 2,100 employees globally and offices in Dubai, Singapore, New York, Boston, London, Palo Alto, Mexico City, Mumbai, New Delhi.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
E& enterprise and Emeritus to develop AI training programme for C-suite executives
Offers executives hybrid learning model and flexibility Dubai – e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, has entered into a 3-year long partnership with Emeritus to develop an AI training programme to empower Chief AI Officers and other C-suite to mid-senior level executives with AI leadership, strategic and practical skills to drive digital transformation within their organisations. Through practical applications and real-world case studies, the programme will help executives address AI-related knowledge gaps, complexity of AI integration, all while enabling them to adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Amit Gupta, Vice President, Data & AI, e& enterprise, said: 'With this partnership with Emeritus, we're creating a transformative learning experience focused on building an AI-savvy leadership community that's equipped to turn AI potential into real-world impact. As AI continues to reshape industries and redefine business strategies, executives need more than a foundational understanding—they need a practical, adaptable toolkit to drive AI initiatives responsibly and effectively. By integrating real-world applications, this programme is designed to advance AI proficiency among leaders and empower them to lead AI-driven transformation that balances innovation with ethics and sustainability, creating value that reaches far beyond the boardroom and inspiring change within their industries and communities.' At Emeritus, we understand the unique challenges faced by senior executives in today's fast-paced business environment,' said Adey Zaghab, Executive Vice President, META Region, Emeritus. 'Our new AI programme is a transformative opportunity for senior executives aiming to step into the pivotal role of Chief AI Officer. By partnering with renowned institutions such as Northwestern Kellogg and other prestigious global Business Schools, we are providing a robust, blended learning experience that empowers executives to lead AI initiatives with confidence and expertise and spearhead AI-driven transformations within their organizations.' The programme offers a blended learning approach, combining in-person sessions with live virtual components. Participants will engage in interactive webinars and peer networking sessions, providing them with valuable opportunities for hands-on learning and direct interaction with industry experts and fellow executives, fostering collaboration and shared learning. With a structured curriculum, the programme will delve into advanced AI concepts, technical foundations, governance frameworks, and ethical considerations, equipping participants with comprehensive knowledge to lead AI-driven initiatives. Using Emeritus' advanced Learning Management Systems (LMS), the AI training programme will track progress and provide flexible learning pathways. Thus, allowing busy executives to pursue their education at a pace that aligns with their demanding schedules. Executives will have access to practical insights into industry-specific AI applications across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Real-world examples, drawn from both e& enterprise and other leading businesses, will enable participants to directly apply AI strategies to their own organisational initiatives. With Emeritus extensive global reach, offering educational programmes in over 80 countries in partnership with 80+ top-tier Business Schools and universities, alongside e& enterprise's strong regional presence, the programme is set to attract participants from both local and regional markets. In the UAE, this initiative aligns with the nation's AI strategy, which aims to position the country as a leader in AI by 2031. By equipping executives with advanced AI skills, the programme will help create a pipeline of AI experts across industries, driving AI deployment that enhances business competitiveness and contributes to overall economic development. Additionally, as AI adoption increases, it can play a critical role in achieving sustainability goals. AI has the potential to optimise operations by reducing energy consumption in data centres, streamlining supply chains, and improving resource management. By training leaders to implement AI-driven efficiencies, the programme will indirectly support the UAE's sustainability objectives, such as reducing carbon footprints and promoting greener business practices. Contact: e& Media Office Shilpa Villait: svillait@ Nancy Sudheer: nsudheer@ Amer Obaid: amerobaid@ Noha Serageldin: nserageldin@ Grace Eid: Eid: geid@ mediaoffice@ About e& enterprise e& enterprise is a digital transformation leader supporting governments and large-scale organisations in building and scaling their digital core. Through optimising operations, enhancing customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making, we enable seamless, sustainable, and secure transitions into the evolving digital world. Currently operating in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Oman, Türkiye, Qatar, and South Africa, e& enterprise brings cutting-edge digital scalable solutions designed to deliver tangible business value and address the unique challenges faced by organisations and executives across industries. With a proven track record as a trusted digital transformation partner, technical expertise, and the ability to deploy and manage complex solutions, e& enterprise provides collaborative tailored solutions that empower customers to navigate their end-to-end digital transformation journey. To learn more about e& enterprise, please visit About Emeritus Emeritus partners with top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, META Region, Latin America, India and China and is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. Emeritus has partnered with more than 80 universities to date, including MIT, Columbia, Harvard, Cambridge, Cornell, Rice, UT Austin, INSEAD, Wharton, Kellogg, UC Berkeley and NUS educating more than 500,000 individuals across 80 countries. Many courses (public & customized) are offered and facilitated in multiple languages, including Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin. The organization has more than 2,100 employees globally and offices in Dubai, Singapore, New York, Boston, London, Palo Alto, Mexico City, Mumbai, New Delhi. To learn more about Emeritus, please visit
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CPCB spent less than 1 pc of Rs 45 crore environmental fines collected since 2018: RTI reply, ET LegalWorld
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETLegalWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETLegalWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has spent just 0.2 per cent of the environmental compensation it collected from 2018 to 2024 on protecting the environment, according to official data accessed through a Right to Information (RTI) CPCB collected Rs 45.81 crore in fines and penalties under environmental compensation (EC) during this period but spent only Rs 9 lakh, less than one-fiftieth of the total amount, the RTI query filed by social activist Amit Gupta is no record of EC spending in most years. The only exception is 2024-25, when Rs 9 lakh was finally CPCB receives 25 per cent of the EC collected by state pollution control boards and also levies fines directly on polluters in various funds are meant to be used for environmental protection, including strengthening of labs, monitoring networks, compliance studies, capacity building and costs incurred by the National Green Tribunal (NGT)-appointed a large portion of the money has remained data also shows that the CPCB spent only Rs 130.9 crore, about 30 per cent of the Rs 427.37 crore collected under the Environment Protection Charge (EPC) during the same period. These funds are meant to tackle air pollution in EPC is collected at the rate of one per cent of the ex-showroom price of diesel vehicles with engine capacity of 2,000 cc and above, registered in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), as per a Supreme Court funds are supposed to support air quality improvement efforts, including R&D, control of vehicular pollution, health impact studies and pollution mitigation projects in Delhi-NCR and parts of data revealed a consistent trend of CPCB collected Rs 29.28 crore in 2016-17 but spent only Rs 0.01 crore. In 2023-24, Rs 65.28 crore was collected, while spending stood at just Rs 22.38 2024-25, it collected Rs 74.39 crore but spent only Rs 31.98 in March, a parliamentary panel flagged that only Rs 7.22 crore (less than one per cent) of the Rs 858 crore allocated to the Environment Ministry for its 'Control of Pollution' scheme in 2024-25 had been spent by January department-related standing committee on science and technology, environment, forests and climate change expressed "shock" and urged the ministry to "introspect" and take serious note of the reasons behind the gross underutilisation.>
