In Short : The Indian government is expected to open bidding by the end of January for setting up rare earth magnet manufacturing plants. This move aims to strengthen domestic production of critical materials essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and high-tech industries. The initiative supports India’s strategic push for self-reliance in advanced manufacturing and […]
Centre Issues Fresh Guidelines To Control Air Pollution From MSW Burning, Here’s What CAQM Directs – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued strict guidelines to curb air pollution from open burning of municipal solid waste and landfill fires in the NCR. Measures include fire risk assessments, enhanced monitoring, zero tolerance for waste burning, public awareness, and capacity building. Agencies must report quarterly, with penalties for […]
Centre releases over ₹4,200 crore to Andhra for Amaravati capital project – EQ
In Short : The Centre has released over ₹4,200 crore to Andhra Pradesh for Amaravati’s development, part of a ₹15,000 crore first-phase plan with World Bank and ADB support. The capital city aims to be fully powered by renewable energy. After a five-year pause, construction resumes with major infrastructure, including theme cities and an international […]
Centre Commits Rs 488 Crore to Telangana for Enhanced Power Supply and Grid Resilience – EQ
In Short : The central government has allocated ₹488 crore to Telangana to strengthen its power supply and grid resilience. The funds aim to enhance electricity infrastructure, integrate renewable energy sources, and ensure uninterrupted power across the state. This initiative supports India’s broader goals of energy sustainability, grid modernization, and improved reliability for consumers. In […]
Renewable energy capacity addition in India increases by 113 pc in 2024: Centre – EQ
In Short : India’s renewable energy capacity saw a remarkable 113% increase in 2024, according to the Centre. This surge reflects the nation’s commitment to transitioning to clean energy and reducing its carbon footprint. The substantial growth in solar, wind, and other renewable sources underscores India’s progress towards achieving its sustainable energy goals and combating […]
Centre to float tender for 3,500 electric buses in nine big cities – EQ Mag
Fund diversion and savings on previous order to help meet the subsidy cost The central government is planning to come up with an electric bus (e-bus) tender to procure around 3,500 new e-buses for nine cities with a population over 4 million each, Business Standard has learnt. The move comes a month after the Ministry […]
Centre gets Rs 4,185.31 crore from Coal India stake sale – EQ Mag
The government has received Rs 4,185 crore through a 3 per cent stake sale in state-run Coal India, as per the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management. By Press Trust of India: The government has mopped up Rs 4,185 crore through a three per cent stake sale in state-run Coal India. The holding of […]
Centre asks states to pool tariffs of older power plants – EQ Mag
The new scheme, according to them, aims to use the capacity of more than 25-year-old power plants that are still technically fit to operate. The Centre has asked all states to implement the proposed scheme of pooling tariffs of older thermal and gas-based power plants whose power purchase agreements (PPAs) have ended, people aware of […]
Centre to add 137 EV charging stations on national highways – EQ Mag
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is developing Wayside Amenities (WSA) across Highways and Expressways. Provision of e-vehicle charging station has been made a mandatory facility across all Wayside Amenities sites to be developed, since February 2021. Presently, 07 No.’s of operational WSA facilities are equipped with EV charging stations. The details of these Wayside […]
CSE, Centre join hands to develop electric vehicle batteries suited for India – EQ Mag
Plan a white paper on designing safe, durable and well performing batteries within climate constraints Non-profit Centre for Science and Environment has collaborated with the central government’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) to create a platform for supporting the development of new electric vehicle (EV) batteries to suit Indian requirements. A white paper will […]
