India, Sept. 22 -- Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday said that there is a need to evolve environmental regulations and norms so that economy and ecology go hand-in-hand.

Addressing a gathering at the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) 51st foundation day, the minister said that collaboration with IITs, reputed academic institutes and leading research bodies is required for development of new technologies and expanding environmental laboratories in the country.

"We need to come out with new low-polluting alternatives and cleaner technologies for strengthening Make-In-India, along with ensuring wider availability of these technologies," he added.

Underlining the importance of capaci...