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Delhi Govt To Extend Its Electric Vehicle Policy For Another Three Months

The policy, notified in August 2020, aimed at raising the share of electric vehicles in Delhi to 25 per cent by 2024    The Delhi government has decided to prolong its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, which was originally scheduled to expire on Sunday, in an effort to maintain the momentum towards electric transportation. When the […]

HP Govt Restricts Departments From Buying Diesel-Petrol Vehicles From 1 January

Himachal Pradesh’s chief minister directs government departments to stop purchasing diesel or petrol vehicles and promote e-vehicles    A major step towards environmental sustainability has been taken by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who ordered government agencies to stop buying petrol and diesel cars as of 1 January, 2024. The objective of this directive is to […]

Special Plantation Drive Introduced In J-K’s Doda To Increase Green Cover

The drive is primarily to increase the green cover of the high-altitude meadows, which are becoming immensely popular and attracting tourists in large numbers   Recently, the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir introduced a unique plantation programme called “Green Earth, Happy Earth” to improve the ecological appeal of high-altitude tourism attractions. The campaign was led […]

Waaree Energies Aims For $361 Million In IPO Funding

Competing with industry giants like Adani Green and Tata Power, Waaree witnessed a remarkable over-sixfold surge in profit for the fiscal year ending 31 March    The manufacturer of solar panels, Waaree Energies, has formally filed for an IPO, hoping to raise USD 361 million. This calculated action is in line with India’s focus on increasing the amount of […]

Transition Over Seven Years: 800,000 Buses To Shift From Diesel To Electric

Estimates suggest a capital investment of Rs 1.2–1.5 trillion may be required to roll out 100,000 electric buses at current prices   The government recently disclosed intentions to replace 800,000 diesel buses—roughly one-third of the whole bus fleet—with electric vehicles (EVs) over the course of the next seven years as part of a significant environmentally conscious […]

Govt Subsidies For Green Hydrogen Attract 34 Companies

Government initially anticipated bids for producing 4.5 lakh tonnes of green hydrogen but received proposals for a whopping 5.5 lakh   As part of a significant incentive programme worth Rs 17,490 crore (USD 2.4 billion) to support the nation’s green hydrogen production and electrolyser manufacturing, 34 companies have entered the competition for projects under the Government […]

GPS Renewables Secures Orders Of Rs 2,000 Crore For CBG

GPS Renewables plans to propel its clean energy initiatives through its climate infrastructure platform, GPSR Arya, in a joint venture with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) for compressed biogas projects  With an emphasis on large-scale projects aimed at energy crops, municipal solid waste and agricultural residue, GPS Renewables is well-positioned to transform waste management and dramatically […]

India Aims For Net Zero Goals With A New Green Revolution

Several programmes were initiated across sectors, including green fuel, energy, mobility, farming, equipment and buildings    Towards a more environmentally friendly future and sustainable development, with an emphasis on reaching net-zero status by 2070, India made notable progress in 2018. Every year, campaigns were launched to address climate change, protect biodiversity, and advance sustainable lifestyles. […]