Colombo meeting sees new frameworks, SIDS platform launch, and regional cooperation push. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Government of Sri Lanka have entered into a strategic Country Partnership Framework (CPF), reinforcing their commitment to accelerating solar energy deployment across the Asia-Pacific. Signed on July 16 during the Seventh ISA Regional Committee Meeting in Colombo,…
The government has launched five pilot projects to integrate Green Hydrogen into the transport sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). These projects include 37 hydrogen-powered vehicles, comprising 15 fuel cell-based and 22 internal combustion engine-based buses and trucks, along with nine hydrogen refueling stations. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued…
India has made significant strides in its leadership within the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Standardization Sector (ITU-T), securing leadership roles in all 10 Study Groups at the ongoing World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024. With one chair position in Study Group 11 (SG11) and 10 vice-chair positions across various groups, India’s leadership positions have increased…
In the financial year 2023-2024, the Indian telecom sector experienced unprecedented growth, as detailed in the latest report from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The report highlights a notable increase in key telecom metrics, reflecting the sector’s crucial role in enhancing technology and connectivity nationwide. The overall tele-density rose from 84.51% at the…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled the guidelines for the second tranche of its Green Hydrogen incentive scheme, committing a substantial Rs 13,050 crore towards fostering sustainable energy solutions. Named the “Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme – Component II: Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production (under Mode 1)-…
The Technology Development Board (TDB) has announced financial assistance to M/s Krishigati Pvt. Ltd., Pune for their EV technology project. TDB comes under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Titled as “Axle-Less Multipurpose Electric Vehicle for Modern and Precision Farming,” the project demonstrates a substantial step towards the indigenization of the technology for in…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) saw a significant increase in its membership, with 16.02 lakh net members added in January 2024, as per the provisional payroll data released on 24th March 2024. Among the new members, 8.08 lakh enrolled during the month. An interesting trend observed in the data is the dominance of the…
India is poised to host its inaugural ‘Startup Mahakumbh,’ the largest celebration of Indian startups at the prestigious Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organized by ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE, and IVCA, the event will showcase India’s innovative prowess and enhance its global startup footprint. The event aims to facilitate connections between startups…
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) organized an Auto PLI Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, to discuss and highlight the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the Automobile and Auto Component Industry. The PLI Scheme aims to incentivize domestic manufacturing of Advanced Automotive Technology products and attract investments in the automotive manufacturing…
In a bid to elevate indigenous production of solar panels, Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Bhagwanth Khauba, highlighted the significance of schemes like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) for High Efficiency Solar Panel manufacturing. With a substantial budget of Rs. 24,000 crores, the PLI initiative is expected to spur growth in…
