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Will establish eco-friendly public transport infrastructure: BMC chiefBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 12, 2019
Pardeshi says number of private vehicles on road will be reduced Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) chief Praveen Pardeshi on Friday said the government is working on strengthening the... Read more.. |
State should utilise potential in energy conservation sector: BEEBy : Sustainability ..., Aug 6, 2019
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has sought the views of Andhra Pradesh in formulating the new Energy Conservation Act. The agency will conduct a consultation meetings with stakeholders on... Read more.. |
Government revises solar pumps costs before installing 17.5 lakh unitsBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 31, 2019
The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has revised the benchmark costs of solar pumps for FY20. The latest bench-marking comes at a time when the government is preparing to install 17.5... Read more.. |
Himalayan states seek 'green bonus' at Mussoorie conclave: Region is crucial for water conservation, protection of eco-sensitive zonesBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 30, 2019
The Himalayan states on Sunday came together at a conclave in Mussoorie to demand a separate Union ministry to deal with problems endemic to them and a green bonus in recognition of their... Read more.. Subject Tags: climate vulnerability , conservation , conservation initiative , environmental economics , Environmental Policy |
50,000 solar pumps to be given to farmers and 'gaushalas' in Haryana: MinisterBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 29, 2019
Fifty thousand solar pumps will be given to farmers and 'gaushalas' in Haryana with the assistance of NABARD, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Banwari Lal said on Friday. About Rs... Read more.. |
Global shipping industry 'most exposed' to low carbon energy shiftBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 19, 2019
Rapid decarbonisation of global energy supplies will have radical implications for the shipping industry, a new report said on Wednesday. India too has also been trying to reduce its dependency... Read more.. Subject Tags: biofuels , Environmental Policy , low carbon shift , Paris Agreement , shipping industry |
Ujjwala has cut rural women’s chest congestion by 20%: StudyBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 16, 2019
Ujjwala, the Narendra Modi government’s flagship social welfare programme providing LPG connection free of cost to poor households, has helped ease chest congestion among rural women by 20%,... Read more.. Subject Tags: Biomass , congestion , economic condition , Environmental Policy , indoor air pollution , Ujjwala Scheme |
Delhi to shut down Rajghat thermal power plant, use its land for solar parkBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 12, 2019
The Delhi government has decided to "officially" shut down the Rajghat thermal power plant and use its land to develop a 5,000 KW solar park, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on... Read more.. |
Rajasthan: Renewed thrust on green energy with policy pushBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 11, 2019
The Budget’s focus in the energy sector is to tap the immense potential of non-conventional energy sources. It proposes to generate 1,426 MW of wind power and 4,885 MW of solar power by 2023.... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environmental Policy , Green Energy , KUSUM Scheme , renewable energy capacity , solar power , solar power generation , wind power |
States seek help to make power plants meet emission normsBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 10, 2019
State governments have asked the Centre for money for equipment to help power plants meet new emission norms. States have an installed capacity of 72.85 GW, which would require equipment worth... Read more.. |