(PIB) In his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2021, Hon’ble Prime Minister announced the launch of National Hydrogen Mission. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has accordingly prepared a draft Mission document. The draft Mission proposes a framework inter-alia for a phased implementation approach, demand creation, a basket of measures to support production and utilization of Green Hydrogen, support for indigenous manufacturing, Research & Development, pilot projects, enabling policies and regulations, and infrastructure development. Both private companies and Public Private Partnership entities are expected to be facilitated by the measures proposed in the draft Mission. The draft Mission inter alia proposes support…
Author: Amit Bhanot
(D.J) राष्ट्रपति राम नाथ कोविन्द आज तुर्कमेनिस्तान के चार दिवसीय दौरे पर जाएंगे। वे एक से चार अप्रैल तक पूर्व रूसी गणराज्य के इस देश की यात्रा पर रहेंगे। उसके बाद वे नीदरलैंड (हालैंड) की यात्रा पर रहेंगे। बता दें कि यह दौरा इसलिए भी खास है क्योंकि ऐसा पहली दफा होगा कि कोई भारतीय राष्ट्रपति तुर्कमेनिस्तान की यात्रा करेंगे। राष्ट्रपति इस दौरान दोनों देशों के समकक्षों के साथ द्विपक्षीय एवं अंतरराष्ट्रीय मसलों पर चर्चा करेंगे। वहीं कुछ समझौतों और सहमति पत्रों पर हस्ताक्षर भी होने की संभावना है। नीदरलैंड दौरे पर भी राष्ट्रपति कई समझौतों पर हस्ताक्षर कर सकते हैं।…
(PIB) NGRB has authorized of Intent for 289 Geographical Area after 11th CGD Bidding Round CGD network shall potentially cover 98% of population and 88% of geographical area of the country. The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today informed that the Establishment of CNG station and providing PNG connection are a part of development of City Gas Distribution (CGD) network and the same is carried out by the entities authorized by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). After 11th CGD Bidding Round, PNGRB…
(PIB) NTPC, India’s largest integrated power generating company delivered a phenomenal performance with the highest-ever annual group generation of 360 BU, a growth of 14.6% compared to the previous year. During this period, NTPC also recorded the highest-ever single-day generation of 1215.68 MU (Group) & 1013.45 MU (NTPC). The coal-based plants recorded a PLF (Plant Load Factor) of 70.7% with an availability factor of 88.8%. On a standalone basis, NTPC generated 299 BU in FY 21-22, an increase of 10.4% over the previous year. The total installed capacity of NTPC Group increased by 4.7% to 68940 MW with 3130 MW…
(PIB) The number of electric vehicles in the country, as per Vahan 4 data, as on 25-03-2022, is 10,76,420 and a total of 1,742 Public Charging Stations (PCS), as per the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), are operational in the country, as on 21-03-2022. Ministry of Power has issued “Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles – the revised consolidated Guidelines and Standards” on 14.01.2022 to accelerate the E-Mobility transition in the country. Under the Scheme for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase-II (FAME India Phase II) of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, 2877 public EV charging stations…
(PIB) Skill India takes artisans from J&K and Nagaland to Delhi . Skill Development Ministry’s pilot project bears fruit as artisans get training and market linkage Two recent skilling initiatives by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) have started bearing fruits as skilled craftsmen from Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland showcase their rich heritage and traditional handicraft in the 53rd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair in the National Capital Region. The artisans were upskilled and reskilled under the special Pilot projects announced by the Ministry which included Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas…
(PIB) Ministry of Heavy Industries’ Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobile & Auto Components incentivises the Auto OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to accelerate the introduction of Flex Fuel vehicles in India. The following auto components of Flex Fuel Engine (capable of running upto Ethanol 85 (E85) Fuel) have been included in the list of Advanced Automotive Technology components as eligible products for incentivisation under this scheme:- BS6 compliant Flex Fuel Engine capable of running upto Ethanol 85 (E85) fuel Heated Fuel Rail for Flex Fuel Engine Heating Element for Flex Fuel Engine Heating control Unit for Flex Fuel Engine Electronic…
(PIB) Safety Norms under PMUY LPG distributors instructed by OMCs to release LPG connections after satisfying and meeting all the safety norms for installation. The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today informed that the LPG distributors have been instructed by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to release LPG connections after satisfying and meeting all the safety norms for installation of LPG connections. Provisions, norms and steps taken to ensure safe usage of LPG, inter-alia, include: (i) Grant of approval of manufacturing units of…
(PIB) Rs. 40,009 Crore Released Under Jal Jeevan Mission In 2021-22 JJM Budget Enhanced To Rs. 60,000 Crore For 2022-23 Over 6 Crore Households Provided Tap Water Connections Since Launch Of JJM By PM, Shri Narendra Modi On 15th August, 2019 In the current financial year 2021-22, more than Rs. 40,000 Crore grant has been released to States/ UTs based on the output in terms of providing household tap water connections and utilization of available Central grant with matching State share.The budget under Jal Jeevan Mission for 2022-23 has been enhanced to Rs. 60,000 Crore by the Central government, thereby making it…
(PIB) Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) produced highest ever locomotives during the financial year 2021-22 A total of 367 locomotives were manufactured this Financial year including 04 locomotives exported to Mozambique BLW received 60.68 crores from exported locos in the financial year 2021-22 Banaras Locomotive Works created history by setting a new record by manufacturing the highest number of locomotives till date during the financial year 2021-22. A total of 367 locomotives were manufactured this year including 04 locomotives exported to Mozambique, which is a huge achievement in itself. These 367 locomotives include passenger locomotive WAP7 total 31, freight locomotive WAG9 total…