Construction Works of Airstrip at Kishtwar to Begin Soon
The stage is all set for the construction full-fledged airstrip at Kishtwar under Regional Connectivity Scheme called Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) of the Union Government.
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NHPC Explores Power Projects in Union Territory of Ladakh
With a view to leverage development of Hydro and Solar Power Projects in Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC, the Central PSU under Ministry of Power called on Shri R.K. Mathur, the Lt. Governor of UT of Ladakh on 29.05.2020 at J&K Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting was held to discuss NHPC’s proposals and way forward on implementation of various identified Hydro and Solar Power Projects in Leh-Ladakh region.
NHPC to Become World’s Largest Floating Solar Company
NHPC intends to become the world’s biggest floating solar power company and will hold the record for a very long time. The company proposes to build 2,850 MW floating solar power plants on various reservoirs of the country.
Indian Startup to Launch 35 5G Satellites Across India
Indian space tech startup company, Vestaspace Technology, is planning to launch a constellation of over 35 satellites across India in a bid to build 5G network connections and IoT functionalities across various industries.
India’ Answer to China’ OBOR, One Sun One World One Grid
India has moved ahead with threading-the-needle for an ambitious global electricity grid, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government on Tuesday calling for bids to roll-out the “One Sun One World One Grid” (OSOWOG) plan.
Advanced Version of Public Procurement Portal GeM on the Anvil
The Central government is coming up with an advanced version of government procurement platform GeM. The new government procurement platform portal GeM will be more dynamic, transformational and vibrant by adding advanced features such as powerful search engine, revamped brand and product approval process and faster creation of categories for goods and services through tender analysis.
India’s Second Testing Lab for Vaccines to Come Up in Hyderabad
In a mega boost for Telangana’s vaccine industry, the Centre has approved the setting up of a regional testing laboratory for vaccines in Hyderabad. This key announcement was made by Telangana IT and industries minister KT Rama Rao at the inaugural of TOI’s six-day virtual conclave — ‘Reboot Telangana – Making Telangana Future Positive’, on Monday.
Gadkari Inaugurates the Breakthrough Event of Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated the breakthrough event of Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana through video conference mode. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) achieved this major milestone by digging up a 440 m long Tunnel below the busy Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway (NH 94).
PFC Signs MoU with NBPCL to Fund Projects Worth ₹ 22,000 Cr for 225 MW Hydro-Electric Projects
Power Finance Corporation (PFC), the central PSU under Ministry of Power and India’s leading NBFC, today entered into an agreement with Narmada Basin Projects Company Ltd. (NBPCL), a wholly-owned company of Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, to fund projects worth Rs.22,000 crore for 225 MW hydro-electric projects & multipurpose projects in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
India to Have 70,000 MW of Hydropower Capacity by 2030
India will have an installed hydropower generation capacity of 70,000 megawatt (MW) by 2030, Aniruddha Kumar, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said last week in a webinar organised by industry body ASSOCHAM.