Decarbonization of the energy sector is gaining momentum in India, and the government is working to improve energy efficiency and promotion of alternate fuels.
PM says Jal-Shakti is taking rapid strides
PM Narendra Modi has said Jal Shakti Campaign is taking rapid, successful strides with the aid of public participation.
IEA review of India’s energy policies is out
IEA findings are a vindication of the significant advances made in realizing the energy vision enunciated by PM Modi, Pradhan said.
ONGC leads CSR spend among oil PSUs
ONGC led the tally with a CSR spend of Rs 615 crore in 2018–19, recording a growth of 22% in the spend as compared to the spend of Rs 503 crore in 2017–18.
Power Grid, Mahindra bag top CSR awards
Power Grid was awarded the top honor in Rs 100 crore-plus spend categor, while Mahindra & Mahindra topped the tally in the Rs 10–100 crore category.
Clean Ganga Mission holds workshop on river flow
Under the Namami Gange programme, India has been quite serious about maintaining the continuous flow of river Ganga.
MNRE refutes doubts on meeting 2022 RE targets
Reports in a section of media have cited a CRISIL report that India may fall short of its declared renewable energy target of 1,75,000 MW by 2022.
Tata Motors launches 213-km range Tigor EV
This vehicle qualifies for a FAME II incentive for eligible commercial customers, and comes with an inbuilt warranty of 3 years or 1.25 lakh km.
Boost for EVs: 1 charging unit per 3 sq. km in cities
The new guidelines approve of one charging station per 25 km on both sides of highways, while fast charging stations are to be installed per 100 km.
PM receives Gates Foundation award in NY
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in New York