Foundation Stone of Maize Research Institute Building Laid at Ladhowal
Tomar said, “India ranks fourth in maize production. In view of the growing demand for maize across the globe, this institute will go a long way in enhancing its production.”
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Indian Infrastructures and Capabilities
India Government’s Mega Solar Offering Soars
This marks the first over-subscription of a renewable energy capsule in nearly two years during which auctions for solar and wind energy projects of over 10 GW had to be extended, postponed or retendered in the absence of response from investors.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Sisseri River Bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
Informing about the event, Bharat Bhushan Babu, spokesperson, Ministry of Defence said, “The 200-metre long bridge between Jonai-Pasighat-Ranaghat-Roing road will provide connectivity between Dibang Valley and Siang to meet the long-pending demand of the people of Arunachal Pradesh as it would cut down the travel time from Pasighat to Roing by about five hours.”
India to Cross 200 GW Renewable Energy Capacity Mark by 2022
“The renewable energy capacity which has been installed is 83 GW and under installation is 31 GW and 35 GW capacity is underbidding. So this becomes around 140-145 GW. In hydro, we have installed capacity of around 45 GW and under installation capacity is about 13 GW, which makes it (hydro) around 60 GW. So we will cross 200 GW capacity of renewable energy by 2022,” the minister said. Singh said that more than 55 per cent of installed power generation in India will be from renewable sources by 2030.
Environment Clearance to IOCL to Set Up New 2G Ethanol Plant at Panipat
IOCL had earlier submitted a proposal seeking Environmental Clearance for its proposed 100 KLPD Ligno-Cellulosic 2G Ethanol Plant in Baholi, Panipat district of Haryana. The estimated investment in setting up the plant is Rs 766 crore (US$ 109.60 million). It is noteworthy to mention that Central Government has identified production and use of ethanol as one the thrust area to reduce import dependency and increase farmers’ income. The Ethanol produced will be used for blending in transportation fuel.
Govt Approves Setting Up 4 Medical Device Parks To Support “Make In India” Initiative
The four parks will be set up in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, sources said, adding that Uttarakhand and Gujarat have also approached the Centre for a go-ahead for such parks.
Arunachal: Befitting Reply to China! Railway Reaching Tawang Soon
Northeast Frontier Railway lays foundation stone for its camp office, rest house in district headquarters; proposed rail link to popular hill station gets a major boost
Expected to Reduce Travel by 30 Minutes, ‘Fish Belly-Shaped’ New Mumbai Flyover Now Open for Public
The elevated corridor, passing through BKC, Babubhai Compound, Central Railway (near Sion), Duncan Colony, Harbour Line (Chunabhatti station), Somaiya ground and lands at EEH, is expected to greatly reduce traffic jams.
Groundwork for Two New Reactors at Kudankulam Power Plant Nears Completion
“As the excavation is progressing ahead of its schedule, the much-awaited pouring of concrete for the fifth and sixth reactors will happen in June 2020,” highly-placed sources in the KKNPP told.
DRDO Opens Igniter Complex in Pune
HEMRL is a premier laboratory of DRDO and primarily engages in developing Rocket and Gun Propellants, Pyrotechnic Devices, High Explosive Systems and synthesis of high energy molecules. HEMRL has created a state of the art facility for design, processing and evaluation of ignition systems. The facility consists of process, assembly & storage buildings and a design centre. Remotely controlled sophisticated equipments such as Sieve Shaker, Planetary Mixer, Granulating Machine, Pelleting Machine etc are installed in the process buildings.