Villagers affected are tribals, some of whom were displaced by Bargi Dam in 1980s. On 8 August, a panel was formed to resolve issues, including land acquisition, related to project.
This is the first step towards generation of power for commercial use. Nuclear energy is key to India's goal of generating 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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