Shell In Talks For Distributed Solar JV In India
After achieving significant success in large-scale solar power projects and solar parks, the Indian government is now looking to expand the decentralized solar power sector as well.
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NHSRCL Acquires 60% Land for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
Indian Railways’ first high-speed rail corridor project is expected to be completed on time, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a report quoted Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav.
Approval Accorded to Zonal Master Plan of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone
In a review meeting of the CHAARDHAAM ROAD PROJECT in the State of Uttarakhand via Video Conferencing, Union Environment Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar informed that the Zonal Master Plan(ZMP), prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand and appraised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has been accorded approval by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC) on 16th July,2020.
Jal Jeevan Mission: One Lakh Tap Connections Provided Daily
Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in August 2019 and in 7 months of 2019-20, around 84.83 lakh rural households were provided with tap connections. Further, amidst CoVID-19 pandemic, since Unlock-1, about 45 lakh tap connections have been provided so far in the year 2020-21.
India and Bhutan Open New Trade Route to Boost Trade
With an aim to increase trade and connectivity, India and Bhutan on Wednesday opened a new land trade route. The trade route will link West Bengal’s Jaigaon with Ahlay, Pasakha in Bhutan.
Centre Approves Tunnel Under the Brahmaputra to Connect Gohpur and Numaligarh
The tunnel, which will have close proximity to China, has been proposed amid heightened military tensions between the 2 countries which resulted in a skirmish, leading to the deaths of 20 Indian jawans at the contested Galwan Valley in Ladakh. A fourth-round of meetings between the Lieutenant Generals of the two countries is scheduled to take place today.
South Central Railway Commissions Largest Electronic Interlocking System at Gooty
The South Central Railway has commissioned the largest state-of-the-art Electronic Interlocking (EI) system at Gooty yard that will enable operation of more passenger and freight trains in key routes and hassle-free handling of them.
EESL Signs Agreement with NOIDA Authority to Install EV Charging Units and Related Infrastructure
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has signed an agreement with the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA)to promote electric vehicles and install public EV charging stations & related infrastructure.The partnership will also facilitate the creation of an infrastructural ecosystem to accelerate e-mobility uptake as the nation emerges from the lockdown post COVID-19 pandemic.
PM Shri Narendra Modi Dedicated Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project to the Nation
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the Nation the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power project to the Nation via video conference today. It is Asia’s largest power project.
Test Trial of Train with Battery Engine Successful
Taking another step towards clean fuel, Indian Railways has successfully tested the first battery-operated Navdoot Engine. This engine has been built in the Jabalpur division of the railway and is named ‘Navdoot’. It works in dual mode.