In Short : Mukesh Ambani unveiled ambitious plans for West Bengal at the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2025. His proposals include large-scale investments in renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors. Ambani emphasized his commitment to the state’s growth, aiming to create jobs and boost economic development. His vision aligns with Bengal’s push to become […]
Bengal to launch more electric, CNG buses to reduce air pollution – EQ Mag Pro
In a bid to bring down air pollution, the West Bengal government is set to launch nearly 1,200 electric buses in Kolkata over the next two years, of which 400 will be operational by January 2023. The new 1,180 buses are being acquired under the opex (operating expenditure) model the Tata-made electric buses will be […]
Centre to provide all support to Bengal for power sector reforms: Minister – EQ Mag Pro
Kolkata : The Centre will extend all possible support to West Bengal to carry out reforms in its energy sector, Union Power Minister R K Singh has said. The state government is reportedly preparing a reform project plan under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), which will be sent to the power ministry, after clearance […]
Bengal govt looks to add 2,000 electric buses, convert 3,000 to CNG-powered – EQ Mag Pro
Kolkata : In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years, state Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday. Around 80 electric buses are currently plying the […]
Adani Group Commits to Invest Rs 10,000 In Bengal Over Next Decade – EQ Mag Pro
The Adani Group on Wednesday committed to investing Rs 10,000 crore in West Bengal over the next ten years, group head Gautam Adani announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2022, Adani said the group’s investments would cover world-class port infrastructure, state-of-the-art data centres, and undersea cables […]
Department of Posts – Civil Wing Issue Tender for supply of 05 kW Standalone roof top Solar power pack at Bengal – EQ Mag Pro
Department of Posts- Civil Wing Issue Tender for supply of 05 kW Standalone roof top Solar power pack at Bengal. For more information please see below link:
Bengal secures 135 million World Bank loan to upgrade rural power distribution network – EQ Mag Pro
Kolkata, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has approved a USD 135 million loan to West Bengal to improve the operational efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in select pockets in the state. The IBRD and its concessional lending arm, the International Development Association (IDA), are collectively also called the World Bank. The variable […]
Bengal industrial growth corridor may see Rs 43,000cr investment: WBIDC – EQ Mag Pro
Kolkata : West Bengal’s proposed industrial growth corridor between Haldia and Durgapur may see an investment of Rs 43,000 crore over the next three to five years spread, a senior WBIDC official said on Monday. An electrified, high-speed, freight-only corridor from Ludhiana in Punjab to Dankuni in West Bengal will boost the proposed industrial growth […]
Sluggish power demand may pose problem for new power plants in Bengal – EQ Mag Pro
As the demand for power in West Bengal is not growing as per projection, it may pose problems for the sector once under construction plants become operational, a senior official said on Wednesday As the demand for power in West Bengal is not growing as per projection, it may pose problems for the sector once […]
Bengal Keen on Judicious Solar, Thermal Power Mix: Official – EQ Mag Pro
Additional chief secretary, power, S Suresh Kumar said: “Bengal is blessed with natural resources like a number of coal mines. We don’t need to carry coal more than 20-30 km for power generation.” Kolkata: The Bengal government wants to strike an intricate balance between solar and thermal power, with the climate crisis pushing for faster […]