India is fast emerging as a key global proponent of sustainability and carbon-neutrality, taking both policy and on-ground measures to curb emissions and tackle climate change.
PM Modi’s retweet on conserving Nature is in air
What better than the lush green jungles of India, in the midst of Mother Nature to throw light on environmental conservation and climate change, his retweet of adventurer & TV host Bear Grylls’ post said.
NTPC’s push for GW-scale solar power continues
Not to be disheartened by lackluster responses to some of its recent tenders for large solar power projects, NTPC Ltd. has floated one more tender for a 1,200 MW ISTS-connected solar PV project.
DAE exhibits techs for clean water, environment
Nisargruna plant can convert kitchen food waste, green vegetable waste to methane gas which can be used for cooking, generating electricity or even for running biogas vehicles.
Reform farm sector and conserve water: Naidu
The Vice President has called for structural reforms in the agricultural sector to make it profitable and sustainable and to run a massive campaign for rainwater harvesting and water conservation.
Pradhan releases EoIs for UCO biodiesel in 100 cities
Oil companies will pay Rs 51 per liter for biodiesel in first year, Rs 52.7 in second year and Rs 54.5 in third year, while also bearing the cost of transportation and GST for the first year.
Leather Mission launched on World Tribal Day
Leather Mission, Kumhar Sashaktikaran Mission, and Honey Mission are programs launched by Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) aimed at uplifting marginalized communities in India.
3rd global EV conclave held in Delhi
Owing to the growth of electric mobility and in order to meet the demands of the automotive sector, the EV Conclave is organized with a focus on new trends and challenges in the field of electric mobility.
Water conservation drive planned for schools
The Samagra Shiksha Jal Suraksha drive is being launched to create awareness about water conservation among all school students across the country.
EoIs for biofuel coming on World Biofuel Day
On Wold Biofuel Day on 10 August 2019, expressions of interest are to be floated by oil marketing companies for procurement of biodiesel from used cooking oil across 100 cities.