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Govt Scraps Uniform Tariff For RE Projects

Industry stakeholders flagged issues around tariff volatility and the reluctance of power procurers to sign long-term agreements under it In a move aimed at unblocking stalled renewable energy projects, the Ministry of Power has withdrawn the Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff (URET) mechanism and dissolved its central pricing pools for solar and hybrid projects. The decision […]

E20 Ethanol Blending Safe For Vehicles, Environmentally Beneficial: Govt

Experts assert that ethanol blending is a science backed, climate friendly initiative strengthening India’s energy security and rural economy. Amid rising concerns over the impact of 20 per cent ethanol blending (E20) in petrol on vehicle performance and consumer experience, experts and scientific studies confirm that such fears are largely unfounded. Ministry of Petroleum and […]

Cloudburst In Uttarkashi Highlights India’s Rising Climate Risks

With USD 12 billion in catastrophe losses in 2023, floods, cyclones, and earthquakes continue to threaten lives and livelihoods across the country On Tuesday a tragic incident happened in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand where 4 people lost their lives and many are missing after a cloudburst in dharali village. In India every year we can […]

India Auctions 7 Coal Blocks With 1,761 MT Reserves, Pushes Sustainable Mining

Auctions attract Rs 787.5 cr investment, ministry bets on underground mining to balance growth and ecology India’s Ministry of Coal successfully concluded the 12th round of commercial coal block auctions between 28 and 31 July 2025 awarding seven blocks with a combined geological reserve of 1,761.49 million tonne. The blocks, three of which are fully […]

India Builds Climate Shields In 100 Coastal Villages Under PMMSY

Taking note of the imminent threat posed by climate change to the Blue Economy particularly its impact on the livelihoods of fishermen and other coastal communities The Government of India is implementing science-based adaptation and mitigation strategies in the fisheries as well as animal husbandry sectors to build resilience against climate change, protect vulnerable species […]

PM Surya Ghar Scheme Benefits 16.5 Lakh Households

Over 58 lakh applications received on National Portal, says MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (6 August) that 16,50,969 households have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana as of July 2025. The scheme, launched in February 2024, aims to […]

India’s Deep Ocean Mission Unveils 23 New Marine Species

Biodiversity surveys have been conducted at 19 seamount locations in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal under the Deep Ocean Mission. As part of a contract with the International Seabed Authority, India has been allotted a 75,000 square km region in the Central Indian Ocean Basin and a 10,000 square km area in […]

Gujarat Surges Ahead In Solar Race, Doubles Output In Two Years

Removal of capacity limits for captive and third-party solar projects has unlocked large-scale adoption, especially in energy-intensive sectors Gujarat has emerged as India’s fastest-growing state in solar energy, registering a sharp 50 per cent surge in solar power generation in FY25. As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Gujarat generated 20,219 million units […]

ESG Factors Remain Marginal In Credit Ratings In H1 2025

Governance scores highest but fails to significantly sway outcomes, finds Ind-Ra Despite increasing global and regulatory emphasis on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integration, ESG considerations remain largely immaterial in shaping credit rating outcomes in India, according to India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)’s mid-year review. In the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), Ind-Ra analysed […]