In Short : At the STS Forum in Jakarta, ADB President Masato Kanda urged greater investment in innovation to drive sustainable, inclusive growth across Southeast Asia. He announced commitments including $10 billion for the ASEAN Power Grid and $40 billion to transform food systems by 2030. Kanda emphasized the need for regional cooperation, public-private partnerships, […]
Economic Survey calls for climate adaptation, cautions against high import reliance for energy transition – EQ
In Short : The Economic Survey emphasizes the need for climate adaptation measures while warning against excessive reliance on energy imports for India’s transition to clean energy. It highlights the importance of domestic manufacturing, strategic resource planning, and policy support to ensure a resilient and self-sufficient energy future. In Detail : New Delhi – The […]
Solarimports from China down 83% amid boycott calls
New Delhi : The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to India’s solar equipment imports from China, even before various government initiatives to check imports and boost domestic manufacturing set in. As per Commerce Ministry data, Indian imports declined by 83 per cent in the April-June quarter of current scal, totalling $69 million (Rs […]
