Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Notifies Guidelines for ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Notifies Guidelines for ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially notified the guidelines for the implementation of ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This announcement marks a significant step towards enhancing India’s renewable energy infrastructure, with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore dedicated to the scheme, which is set to be implemented until FY 2026-27.

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Focus on Tourism, Agriculture and Infrastructure at Kandhamal Development Review

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening development in Kandhamal district, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed key projects across sectors including tourism, agriculture, education, and infrastructure, stressing the need for a coordinated approach to drive growth. Building on her earlier visit to the district, Garg highlighted the untapped tourism potential of Daringbadi and nearby locations. She called for improving…

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CRUT Partners with NTPC and GRIDCO to Launch Hydrogen-Powered Buses in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards sustainable public transportation, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday by NTPC Limited, GRIDCO Limited, and Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). This collaboration is set to bring hydrogen-powered buses to Odisha, revolutionizing the state’s transit system with green energy technology. The MoU, valid for five years,…

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Ministry of Defence Signs ₹1207.5 Crore Contract for INS Vikramaditya Refit with Cochin Shipyard

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence today signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya, India’s premier aircraft carrier. The project, valued at ₹1207.5 crore, marks a significant step in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy. INS Vikramaditya, commissioned into the Indian…

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PM Modi Inaugurates Key Railway Projects Across India, Strengthening Connectivity and Infrastructure

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of transformative railway projects today via video conferencing, marking a major leap in India’s rail infrastructure. Among the key initiatives, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, laid the foundation stone for the Rayagada Railway Division Building in…

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India Unveils Ambitious AI Strategy with OpenAI Collaboration

New Delhi: As global competition in artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI revolution. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the country has devised a comprehensive strategy to create a full AI stack, and OpenAI has expressed interest in collaborating with India on this ambitious…

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Commissionerate Police Gears Up for Rukuna Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar: For the Ashokastami car festival also known as Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj scheduled for tomorrow, the Commissionerate Police has undertaken extensive preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. A high-level preparatory meeting was convened today to address various aspects including traffic regulation, security measures, vehicle parking arrangements, and management of…

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