New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aligned with the Government of India’s green initiative and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian Navy and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have launched a pioneering project to test a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. This collaboration marks a significant step toward the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental…
New Delhi: India now boasts one of the largest unified electricity grids globally, with an impressive inter-regional transfer capacity of 1,18,740 megawatts (MW), according to the Economic Survey 2023-24. The survey was presented by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament today. The country’s transmission systems have significantly expanded, reaching 4,85,544…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced the Scheme Guidelines for implementing ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The guidelines, notified on July 18, 2024, outline the framework for a comprehensive initiative aimed at boosting rooftop solar capacity across the country. With a substantial outlay of Rs…
Pune: Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune have uncovered a new strain of lactic acid bacterium that could revolutionize the use of probiotics beyond the traditional dairy industry. The strain, named Streptococcus thermophilus MCC0200, has shown remarkable potential for broader probiotic applications, thanks to its unique genetic and functional properties. The research, conducted…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24 was presented today in the Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting the pivotal role of the agriculture sector in India’s economy and the need for strategic investments to sustain growth and innovation.
New Delhi: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, aims to provide comprehensive support to artisans and craftspeople, including women, who work with their hands and tools. The scheme offers various components such as recognition through PM Vishwakarma Certificates and ID Cards, skill upgradation, toolkit incentives, credit support, incentives for digital transactions, and…
New Delhi: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, aims to provide comprehensive support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. This initiative offers recognition through PM Vishwakarma Certificates and ID Cards, skill upgradation, toolkit incentives, credit support, incentives for digital transactions, and marketing support. The scheme covers 18…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has been implementing its flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), since 2015. This initiative has imparted skill development training to over 1.48 crore candidates across the country through Short-Term Training (STT) and up-skilling and re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The scheme…
New Delhi: Under the ambitious Skill India Mission (SIM), the Government of India is delivering extensive skill, re-skill, and up-skill training through a vast network of skill development centers and institutes. These efforts are facilitated under various schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS),…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a significant revision in the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) rates under the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP), aimed at enhancing the utilization of biomass resources across the country. The updated rates, effective from July 16, 2024, are set to bolster the production of briquettes and…
