On the momentous occasion of the 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared significant achievements and international recognitions. He emphasized the rapid rise of India’s exports, underlining that global sentiment suggests India’s progress will not waver. In a testament to India’s potential, international rating agencies have begun to laud the nation’s capabilities in the…
NHPC Limited, India’s leading hydropower company, has announced its highest-ever Standalone Profit after Tax (PAT) for Quarter-I of the financial year 2023-24, reaching an impressive Rs. 1,053 Crore, compared to the PAT of Rs. 1,050 Crore for the corresponding quarter in the previous year. The NHPC Board officially endorsed the Q-1 FY23-24 results during their…
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), a distinguished Mini Ratna (Category – I) enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, has reached a remarkable milestone by reporting an all-time high Quarterly Profit After Tax (PAT) of INR 295 crores, along with a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of INR 440…
As of August 3, 2023, over 28.99 crore unorganized workers have registered on the e-Shram portal. Notably, the portal does not currently capture data specifically for gig workers. A State/UT-wise breakdown of the registered unorganized workers is provided in the annex. The primary purpose of the eShram portal is to register and support unorganized workers…
Paradip Port, under the dynamic leadership and guidance of Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), achieved a remarkable milestone in the ongoing fiscal year. On August 8, 2023, the port proudly registered a record cargo throughput of 50.16 million metric tons (MMT), showcasing a significant 6.5% growth compared to the same…
NTPC Renewable Energy has won contract for an 80 MW Floating Solar project at Omkareshwar Reservoir in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh with its bid. The competitive bidding process took place on August 8, 2023, orchestrated by Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL), a joint venture established by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and MP Urja…
In the latest update, 100% of green energy is being used at 55 out of the 86 airports across the country. This move has significantly contributed to reducing the carbon footprint at airports, as conventional energy sources have been the main culprits of carbon emissions. To further enhance sustainability, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)…
In a significant move aligned with the Prime Minister’s Panchamrit commitment, the Ministry of Coal has issued a directive to all its CPSEs (Coal Public Sector Enterprises) to diligently develop a net zero plan for the coal mining sector. Embracing the national commitment, Coal PSUs have meticulously crafted a three-year action plan, outlining specific targets…
In an effort to promote standardization and conformity assessment activities, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with 35 prestigious institutions from various states across the country. The institutions include prominent NITs, Government, and Private Engineering colleges. The MoU facilitates the active involvement of…
The Union Minister for State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chudhary, revealed that the monthly average gross GST collection for the financial years 2021-22 and 2022-23 demonstrated a positive trend, with year-on-year growth rates of 30% and 22%, respectively. The Minister shared this information during a written reply in Lok Sabha today. The Minister underscored that…
