Water
Smart App: BWSSB’s mobile application makes grievance redressal easier
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is responsible for water supply and sewage collection and disposal across about […]
Year: 2017
Water
Quality Check: DJB to implement integrated water quality monitoring system
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) was constituted in April 1998 under the Delhi Water Board Act, 1998 to provide water […]
Gas
New Direction: Eighth round of CGD bidding aims to increase gas penetration
Over the past 12-15 months, the government has taken a number of initiatives to increase gas consumption in the country, […]
Utility Focus
Technology Driven: APDCL improves efficiency with IT and OT measures
Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) operates in three regions, which are further divided into 16 electrical circles, and caters […]
Water
Digitising Payments: Centre provides an integrated bill payment platform
India is going through a revolution in the digital payments segment. In the recent past, several electronic wallet service providers […]
Gas
Growing with Technology: MGL deploys IT solutions to ensure customer satisfaction
One of India’s leading natural gas distribution companies, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) was established in 1995 as a joint venture […]
Technology Focus
Automation Advances: Condition monitoring ensures better equipment maintenance
With the increase in the size and complexity of the grid, substation automation technologies are gaining importance in order to […]
Water
Better Billing: Nagaland adopts computerised system to improve water revenue management
Most Indian water supply utilities are under severe financial strain due to a lack of metered connections, inefficient billing practices, […]
Gas
Daughter Booster Stations: Increasing efficiency in CNG refueling
Natural gas is a cleaner alternative to petroleum products, having lesser environmental impact energy. It can be used for industrial […]
Power
GARV Dashboard: A new approach to electrification monitoring
The launch of the GARV dashboard in October 2016 was a key milestone in the history of rural electrification in […]
Power
Adani’s Mundra unit runs for record 600 days
Adani Power Limited’s Unit 4 (330 MW) of the 4,620 MW Mundra coal-based power plant in Gujarat has created a […]
Power
Sikkim becomes 22nd state to join scheme UDAY
The Sikkim government has signed an MoU with the central government under the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY). Sikkim will earn an […]
Power
Powergrid secures 765 kV system strengthening scheme in ER
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has secured the 765 kV System Strengthening Scheme in Eastern Region XVIII under tariff-based […]
Power
NTPC starts mining at Pakri Barwadih coal block
NTPC Limited has commenced coal mining at its Pakri Barwadih coal mine in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. The company flagged off the […]
Power
EAC grants green clearance to Eatlin and Sawalkote HEPs
The Expert Appraisal Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended green clearances for the 3,097 […]
Power
CCEA approves Arun-III HEP in Nepal
The CCEA has approved SJVN Limited’s Rs 57.24 billion, 900 MW Arun-III hydro project in Nepal. The project is expected […]
Power
PMO to revive 1,967 MW RGPPL plant in Maharashtra
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has decided to step in to resolve the issues plaguing Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private […]
Power
CERC notifies draft policy for determination of forbearance and floor prices of RECs
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified a draft order for the determination of forbearance and floor prices of […]
Power
MOP notifies coal utilisation policy for state IPP’s
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified the methodology for the use of coal by states for private generating stations […]
Water
Plugging Leakages: Utilities focus on reducing non-revenue water
Due to the rapid population growth and economic development in the country, Indian cities are facing a severe water crisis. […]