Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

India, Australia Expected to Complete Talks for Interim FTA Soon

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday that India and Australia are on track to finalise discussions for an interim free trade agreement (FTA) soon, with the goal of strengthening economic links between the two countries. The full agreement, technically known as the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2022, according to the report.

CESL Achieves 50 Lakhs LED Bulb Distribution Milestone Under Flagship Gram Ujala

CESL is providing high quality 7-Watt and 12-Watt LED bulbs with 3 years guarantee at a cost of INR 10 per bulb in exchange of working incandescent bulbs. Every household can exchange a maximum of 5 bulbs. The distribution has resulted in energy savings of 71,99,68,373.28 units per year with cost savings of 250 crores per year in the rural areas of aforementioned states. The programme is active till March 31, 2022.