The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has an increased budget, with an outlay of Rs 32,911 crore. Out of this, more than Rs 30,000 crore is assigned for solar energy.
New Delhi: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) would welcome China as a member, Ashish Khanna, the Director-General of the 125-member organisation, said while speaking...
The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February, provides subsidies for rooftop solar. Gujarat leads in terms of percentage of applications leading to actual installations.
This is significant since US said SECI was having trouble finding buyers for Adani & Azure solar power due to high rates. The firms then allegedly promised bribes to state govt officials.
If the question is whether Indian authorities can launch their own investigations based on the findings of a foreign government, the answer is that there is precedent.
After India removed curbs on using imported solar modules last year, imports of Chinese solar components rose 400% in less than a year. Govt is trying to curb this, to limited effect.
One can feel the difference the moment the train enters Kerala—cleaner railway platforms, more hygienic food stalls, orderly passengers, no stench, and, of course, fresh air.
Other key promises in the budget include AI- and other technology-enabled services for farmers and continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will have the same outlay.
IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
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