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The union cabinet has approved the reforms-based and results-linked Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, with an outlay of Rs 3,037.58 billion […]

West Bengal government to seek funds from The World Bank for the Tolly Nullah sewerage project

The West Bengal government is expected to seek funds worth Rs 4.07 billion from the World Bank for the implementation […]

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves revised proposal for Gaizuddin Haider canal sewage treatment plant project

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on June 14, 2021 approved a revised proposal for the implementation of the Gaizuddin Haider (GH) […]

Maharashtra cabinet approves implementation of the Marathwada water grid project

The Maharashtra cabinet on June 23, 2021 approved the implementation of the Marathwada water grid project for an initial amount […]

Shapoorji Pallonji-led JV to build LNG facility at Mumbai port

SP Armada Clean Energy Ventures Private Limited (SPACEVPL), a joint venture (JV) of Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited (SPCL) and […]

H-Energy signs MoU with Petrobangla for RLNG supply to Bangladesh

H-Energy Private Limited signed an MoU with Petrobangla for a regasified liquefied natural gas pipeline under the Kanai Chatta-Shrirampur LNG […]

Central government increases subsidy for e-two-wheelers under FAME II

The central government has increased the subsidy for electric two-wheelers under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME […]

Government allows flexibility in the use of domestic coal to reduce power generation cost

The MoP has allowed state governments and union territories (UTs) flexibility in the utilisation of domestic coal in power generating […]

MoP proposes redesigning of REC market

The MoP has released a discussion paper on redesigning the renewable energy certificate (REC) market to align it with emerging […]

MoP to set up national mission on the use of biomass in TPPs

The MoP has decided to set up the National Mission on the Use of Biomass in Coal-based Thermal Power Plants […]

MoP notifies a discussion paper on market-based economic despatch

The MoP has notified a discussion paper on market-based economic despatch (MBED). MBED envisages a centralised system to route electricity […]

CERC notifies Draft Ancillary Services Regulations, 2021

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued draft Ancillary Services Regulations, 2021 to provide for a regulatory mechanism for ancillary […]

Gujarat government grants approval for development of STPs in nine municipal jurisdictions

The Gujarat government has granted in-principle approval for setting up of sewage treatment plants (STPs) in nine municipal jurisdictions in […]

Bihar cabinet approves implementation of Katihar drainage project

The Bihar cabinet approved the implementation of the Katihar drainage project on June 1, 2021. The project involves the construction […]

Union government lays foundation stone for 24×7 Patiala water supply scheme

The central government laid the foundation stone for the 24×7 Patiala water supply scheme on May 17, 2021. The project […]

MNRE grants time extension for commissioning of renewable energy projects

The MNRE has notified an extension in the scheduled commissioning date (SCoD) of renewable energy projects in view of disruption […]

Cabinet approves PLI scheme for battery storage systems

The union cabinet has approved a PLI scheme for battery storage systems. Currently, India reportedly imports battery storage equipment worth […]

MNRE releases guidelines for PLI scheme for solar modules

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released guidelines for a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the National Programme […]

MoP issues draft National Electricity Policy 2021

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued the draft National Electricity Policy, 2021. The new policy focuses on improving the […]

India’s first floating LNG storage and regasification unit arrives in Maharashtra