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Corpus fund for Mumbai redevelopment projects to rise based on building height: Minister
Nagpur, Dec 13: Maharashtra Minister of State for Housing Pankaj Bhoyar on Saturday announced that the corpus fund for redevelopment housing projects in Mumbai, implemented through the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), will be increased in accordance with the height of the buildings.
NCRTC implements 'Solar on Track' project at Namo Bharat Depot in Duhai
New Delhi, November 12: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has implemented an innovative 'Solar on Track' project at the Namo Bharat Depot in Duhai, where solar panels have been installed on the tracks. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative in any RRTS or Metro system in India.
Free power only after rooftop solar panel installation, says J&K govt
Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government clarified on Tuesday that its promise of 200 units of free electricity for poor households will only be implemented after the installation of rooftop solar panels.
National Critical Mineral Mission key to India's clean tech resilience: G Kishan Reddy
New Delhi, October 9: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that the National Critical Mineral Mission will play a key role in ensuring India's resilience in future technologies and clean energy.
GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5% to accelerate India's clean energy transition
New Delhi, September 17: The rationalization of GST rates across the renewable energy value chain from 12 per cent to 5 per cent will bring down the cost of clean energy projects, making electricity more affordable and directly benefiting households, farmers, industries, and developers.
Over 300 homes in Vadodara achieve power bill freedom thanks to PM's solar initiative
Vadodara, Aug 25: Residents of Vishwamitry Township in Amar Kunj Cooperative Housing Society, Vadodara, Gujarat, are full of praise for the Central Government’s PM Suryaghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Thanks to the scheme, over 300 homes in the township have installed rooftop solar panels, leading to zero electricity bills for the residents.
Indian Railways commissions first removable solar panel system between tracks
New Delhi, August 18: The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a milestone in green energy innovation, with Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, commissioning India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks.
South Korea urges US to grant leniency to imported polysilicon probe
Seoul, August 12: South Korea has urged the United States to grant leniency to its companies in an ongoing probe into imported polysilicon, warning that broad restrictions could hurt both nations' clean energy and semiconductor industries, The Korean Herald reported.
UP: Jaunpur resident shares how he saved Rs 10,000 in two months with PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Jaunpur, June 10: The Central government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched earlier this year, is already delivering significant financial relief to households across the country. In Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur, a resident has reported saving nearly Rs 10,000 on electricity bills in just two months, thanks to the installation of solar panels under this scheme.
UK government's state-owned energy venture to ban solar panels made with Chinese slave labour
London April 24: Solar panels produced with slave labour in China will not be utilised by the UK's newly established state-owned energy company, as reported by Euro News.
Aim to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy through solar panels, wind mills in Andaman-Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep: Amit Shah in 7th IDA meet
New Delhi, January 3: Chairing 7th meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA), Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday directed both Andaman-Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep administration to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy through solar panels and wind mills.