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Published

20 Sept 2026

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19 Sept 2026

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PM Modi Inaugurates NGT International Conference 2026; CJI Surya Kant Addresses Environmental Jurisprudence

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Why it matters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the NGT International Conference 2026, highlighting India's environmental and climate initiatives. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the gathering, tracing the evolution of environmental jurisprudence and the constitutional dimensions of climate-related rights.

Key points

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the NGT International Conference 2026 and highlighted India's environmental and climate initiatives.
  • Chief Justice of India Surya Kant traced the evolution of environmental jurisprudence.
  • The Chief Justice of India addressed the constitutional dimensions of climate-related rights.

What changed

The NGT International Conference 2026 was formally convened, bringing focus to national climate initiatives and the constitutional framework of environmental rights.

Who it affects

Judges, environmental law advocates, legal academics, and policymakers engaged with environmental jurisprudence and climate policy.

Jurisdiction

India

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