Data shared by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in Parliament shows the implementation of policy since February 2024 has been inconsistent across states.
Solar panels enable decentralised energy production, where power is generated close to where it is consumed, reducing strain on the grid and making the energy system more resilient.
Govt has announced PM Suryodaya Yojana to hike rooftop solar capacity, but sector faces several issues, including poor awareness. Experts see scheme as positive move, if enacted properly.
India imposed 40% solar panel import tax in April 2022 and 25% tax on solar cells to discourage Chinese imports, in line with PM Modi's ambitious plan to become more self-reliant.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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