Indian Industry Plus A Pratisrutiplus Suppliment

The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power has informed about the status of the adoption of green hydrogen in the country. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet on 4th January 2023, with an outlay of ₹ 19,744 crore. The overarching objective of the Mission is ...

The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh chaired a meeting on Green Hydrogen R&D Scheme of the Government in New Delhi today, February 22, 2024. Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India Shri Ajay Sood; Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla; Joint Secretary, MNRE Shri Ajay ...

The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector for the month of December, 2023 (Base: 2011-12=100) at 139.4 is 5.1 % higher as compared to the level in the month of December, 2022. As per the provisional statistics of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), the cumulative growth for the period April- December, 2023-24 over the corresponding period of ...

Coal/Lignite PSUs under the guidance and supervision of Ministry of Coal not only increased their production levels over time to meet the growing energy demands of the nation but have also demonstrated their commitment to the local environment by implementing a range of mitigation and sustainable measures. As part of sustainable greening initiative, extensive plantation programs with native species are ...

The financial assistance for the Rubber sector under the ‘Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector’ has been increased by 23% from Rs 576.41 crore to Rs 708.69 crore for the next 2 financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26). To support the rubber industry, planting of rubber will be undertaken in 12,000 ha in traditional areas during 2024-25 and 2025-26 ...

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has taken a number of steps to ensure that more and more of its Scheduled products are exported to newer destinations. In this regard special emphasis is towards the ODOP and GI products, and also to source these exports from non-traditional areas/states. As on date, APEDA scheduled products are being exported to ...

NTPC’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Score has ascended by two levels, transitioning from a ‘D’ rating in 2022 to a ‘C’ rating in 2023, in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Water Security Rating. This achievement serves as a testament to NTPC’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, with a specific emphasis on water management. NTPC’s efforts to enhance ...

During his address the Minister said, “The MoU signing for the partnership between Microsoft and iCreate to launch the IMPEL AI program will catalyze AI startups in India. It takes forward the vision set forth by PM Modi ji during his meeting with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella last year. This partnership is a reflection of our shared vision ...

Coal PSUs under the administrative control of The Ministry of Coal has been at the forefront of doing CAPEX to assist and contribute in transforming Indian economy. Over the past few years, Coal CPSEs has been over achieving the CAPEX Target. In FY 21-22, CIL & NLCIL had achieved 104.88% & 123.33% respectively of their target. Similar performance was repeated ...

The number of passengers having installed the Digi Yatra application on their mobile phones has increased to 45.8 Lakhs as on February 10, 2024. It’s an increase of 20.5 per cent from 38 lakhs as on 1st January, 2024. Digi Yatra application user base as on February 20, 2024: Sl. No. Platform As on 01/01/2024 As on 10/02/2024 % increase i ...