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India to seek more funds from rich nations at climate talks

By : Sustainability ..., Jun 1, 2015

With 2015 heading towards being the hottest year on record, India and China will negotiate for a treaty to put a check on the rising temperature.

The two countries will formally move a proposal at the Bonn climate talks starting from Monday, proposing that rich nations...

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BS-IV emission norms to be applicable across India from April 2017

By : Sustainability ..., Jun 1, 2015

Sale and registration of any new vehicle not complying with BS-IV emission norms will not be allowed anywhere in the country from April 2017. Road transport ministry has issued a draft notification making BS-IV norms mandatory across the country in a phased manner starting...

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Rs 125 crores to turn Northeast into organic farming hub

By : Sustainability ..., May 29, 2015

The ministry for development of Northeastern region has embarked upon an ambitious plan worth Rs 125 crore to convert the region into a hub of organic farming in India.

Announcing this here on Wednesday minister of state for DoNER Jitendra Singh said that they are...

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Subject Tags: Financing , policy

India plans to generate 100,000 MW renewable energy: Sushma Swaraj

By : Sustainability ..., May 29, 2015

India plans to generate 100,000 megawatt of electricity from renewable sources to boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious 'Make in India' programme, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said Modi has been making a push to lure foreign investors to the country and boost its...

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NGT decision on Kanpur tanneries hailed

By : Sustainability ..., May 29, 2015

Tannery associations and owners have hailed National Green Tribunal (NGT) decision to allow closed tanneries, situated on the banks of the Ganga here, to operate on a trial basis for 19 days in June. During this period their effluent levels will be checked by a team of...

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Subject Tags: Emissions , policy , water

MNRE announces its achievements & initiatives taken in the year 2014-1

By : Sustainability ..., May 29, 2015

MNRE has announced the list of its achievements & initiatives taken by the ministry in last one year on the eve of NDA government completing one year of being into power. Many achievements and launch of several foundational initiatives took place towards realizing Prime...

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Subject Tags: policy , Renewable Energy

Delayed LED scheme to start from June 1 in Delhi

By : Sustainability ..., May 28, 2015

Delhi that was supposed to implement the ambitious LED bulb scheme from April 1 will finally roll out the same from June 1. The city government, which had earlier committed to partially fund the project, later decided against it, leading to the delay.

PM Narendra Modi...

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Subject Tags: Energy Efficiency , policy

NGT orders land grant to DJB for sewage plants

By : Sustainability ..., May 28, 2015

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday told the Delhi government’s Revenue department to transfer land to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for setting up of sewage treatment plants in different areas. It has also asked the Delhi Police to aid the DJB in acquiring the land....

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Finally A Declared Road To North American Energy & Climate Action

By : Sustainability ..., May 28, 2015

The US, Canada, and Mexico have just mirrored the European Union in seeking a continent-wide approach to North American energy and related climate change. According to Canadian Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford, “The partnership does not include binding targets, but...

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Planning to ‘seed’ a power fund: Piyush Goyal

By : Sustainability ..., May 28, 2015

The Government is exploring the possibility of seeding a ‘power fund’ which would pick up stressed assets in the country and revive them.

“We are looking at seeding a power fund with support from international investors. The international investors are very keen to...

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