Infrastructure

Jio has developed its own 5G and other technologies, to cut costs and reduce dependence on foreign vendors.

The renewables developer has built the 250MW PV array in Karnataka on behalf of Finnish utility Fortum

There are various ongoing initiatives and programs of the Indian government to fight the cybersecurity challenges, which have significantly added to the creation of a platform that is now capable of supporting and sustaining the efforts in securing cyberspace.

Blockchain technology, which is being used extensively in safe transactions, data security, and a few other applications, is now being deployed in space. And Accubits, a startup based in Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala, has taken the lead. The developers claim that they are all set to launch the world’s first blockchain satellite, called Chainsat.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems, a subsidiary of the company, and Pune-based vehicle manufacturer Force Motors in March 2018, started a joint venture to manufacture Rolls-Royce’s engine brand MTU and 12-cylinder Series 1600 units, which are used in power generation and rail underfloor applications. The company has earlier said Force Motors will hold a 51 per cent and Rolls-Royce Power Systems a 49 per cent stake.

Shri Kulaste stated that the Indian Railways today is the second largest transportation network in the world and the sector is still progressing towards further growth and development.

Singh said that the body is working on a framework for the AI platform. He revealed that the platform, that is based on digital health blueprint, is already built and the agency is working on a similar platform for agriculture.

The programme—co-funded by Swedish Energy Agency and India’s Department of Science & Technology (DST)—aims to develop technologies that can be commercialized after two years. While SEA has committed US$2.6 million over four years for research and innovation collaboration with India, DST will also fund a matching investment of Rs 18 crore to support Indian partners.

AIESL will service PW1100G-JM engines at its facility in Mumbai, P&W, which is a part of the United Technology Corporation (UTC), said in a release.

The NTPC group has reported a 5,290-MW capacity addition for financial year 2019-2020. According to the company statement, this is the largest ever commercial capacity addition for the group in a single year.