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Electric bus pilot project to be launched in Gujarat

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 14, 2014

 As part of efforts to ensure a cleaner and greener environment, the Gujarat government will soon introduce a pilot project to run 'electric-buses' for public transport between state capital Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad.

Moving ahead, the state-run Gujarat Power...

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Welspun Energy starts work for setting up of 50 MW solar project

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 14, 2014

 Renewable energy generator Welspun Energy Pvt Ltd (WEPL) today said it has started work for setting up of 50-MW solar project at Baramati Maharashtra.

The company is setting up the project on a public-private partnership (PPP) model with Maharashtra State Power...

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NanoSteel Inks Deal with Lincoln Electric, Readies Automotive Trials

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 14, 2014

 NanoSteel, a Providence, RI based company focused on developing iron based alloys for the auto, mining, power and oil and gas industries, has announced a licensing deal with Lincoln Electric for a steel coating technology used in weld overlays and thermal spray applications...

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Obama's Adviser Calls on Naidu

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 13, 2014

 Advisor to US President Barack Obama and chairman of Rocky Mountain Institute Amory B Lovins called on Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu at his residence here on Sunday and discussed prospects of sharing of environment technology for development of Andhra...

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Subject Tags: Technology

Strapped for Cash: Union Budget 2014 & the Sustainability Agenda

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 12, 2014

"India unhesitatingly desires to grow… the country is in no mood to suffer unemployment, inadequate basic amenities, lack of infrastructure and apathetic governance." These were some of the opening remarks to preface the first budget of the newly minted BJP government. There...

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Budget 2014: IT industry sees big opportunity in connectivity projects

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 11, 2014

 Allocations of Rs 7060 crore for smart cities, Rs. 500 crore for bridging the digital divide, a 100 crore for a technology development fund and several other e-governance initiatives have given the Indian IT industry some reason to cheer the Budget 2014. 

It is the...

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Subject Tags: Technology

Industry welcomes boost to renewable energy in Budget 2014

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 11, 2014

 The power industry today welcomed the Budget's emphasis on renewable energy and coal-based project, saying it will give an impetus to the sector which is reeling under a crisis.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in his maiden budget today, announced allocation of Rs 1,...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

France says vast solar energy,urban development potential in Rajasthan

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 11, 2014

 There is a great potential to work with the Rajasthan government in renewable energy, especially solar energy, urban development and tourism sectors, France's Special Representative for Economic Relations with India, Paul Hermelin said here today 

France's companies...

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Subject Tags: energy , France , Technology

Government Allocates Rs. 1000 Crore for Ultra Large Solar Projects, Parks

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 11, 2014

 Narendra Modi-led government's first budget has given high priority to renewable energy sector with an allocation of Rs. 1,000 crore for development of ultra large solar power plants and solar parks.

The government aims to construct 'Ultra Mega Solar Power' projects...

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Subject Tags: energy , Technology

2014 Union Budget: What it Holds for Indian Automobile Industry

By : Sustainability ..., Jul 11, 2014

 The much anticipated general budget of the newly-elected government is finally out, which has tried addressing several issues including a few raised by the Indian Auto Industry. The Finance Minister had already announced the retention of the excise duty cut benefits, and...

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Subject Tags: Technology