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Sustainability Daily Podcast — January 19, 2026
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Climate funding: Why PSUs are stepping in where VCs fear to tread
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By Sakshi Sadashiv — January 18, 2026
Legacy institutions and global asset managers are filling India’s climate-tech funding gap with patient capital, backing long-gestation solutions from marine coatings to EV infrastructure and carbon removal. With VC funding slowing and scale still elusive for many startups, these investors are hedging regulatory and transition risks while seeding future-ready capabilities. The shift signals a maturing market where climate risk is treated as material—and where slower, steadier money may shape who builds India’s decarbonization.
Why electric tractors are becoming a practical choice for Indian farms in 2026
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By Pankaj Goyal — January 19, 2026
Rising diesel costs, state subsidies, and lower maintenance are making 25–40 HP electric tractors a cost-effective fit for India’s smallholder-dominated agriculture. Modern e-tractors deliver strong low-end torque, 8–10 years of battery life, and telematics that boost productivity—while eliminating tailpipe emissions and reducing noise. With accessible financing and overnight charging aligning to rural routines, electrification is moving from niche to necessary on Indian farms.
Creator’s Mela 2026 kicks off in Chitwan
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By THT Online — January 18, 2026
The U.S. Embassy–backed Creator’s Mela 2026 is scaling Nepal’s creative economy with hands-on workshops, panel sessions, and a Pitch to Success platform connecting creators to corporate mentors. The multi-city program moves from Chitwan to Nepalgunj and culminates in a two-day Kathmandu finale, focusing on turning digital storytelling into sustainable ventures. It’s a practical push for skills, monetization, and global market access for emerging creators.
Building your dream organization
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By Braden Kelley — January 18, 2026
An interview with Professor Oscar Amundsen outlines eight research-backed levers for building a “dream organization,” centered on trust, autonomy, practical anchoring, and tolerance for intelligent failure. The takeaway: innovation thrives where psychological safety meets disciplined change practices, and where leaders replace over-control with learning-oriented systems. Balanced participation and culture-as-strategy become the multipliers for sustainable performance.
India’s SLM moment: Why Budget support is crucial for home-grown AI models
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By S. Anjani Kumar & Pavan Reddy — January 18, 2026
Authors argue Budget 2026 should back indigenous Small Language Models (SLMs) tailored to Indian languages and domain-specific needs across agriculture, healthcare, and public services. SLMs deliver affordable, edge-ready AI for India’s linguistic diversity, but still require funding for compute, datasets, and talent via IndiaAI Mission–style initiatives. The strategy: prioritize pragmatic, localized AI that democratizes access and scales inclusive growth.
KUFOS ties up with Mas Sports and Leisure for integrated fisheries development
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By BL Kochi Bureau — January 18, 2026
KUFOS and Mas Sports are launching a PPP that blends aquaculture R&D, processing, value addition, and market linkages with training and internships for students in Kerala. The five-year program will develop facilities in Ernakulam and pilot a holistic campus integrating food production, sports, and livelihoods—aimed at sustainable fisheries and job creation. It’s a model for science-to-market collaboration that strengthens regional food systems.
