In order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the Ministry of Railways has planned to harness 1,000 MW of solar power through developer mode by putting up solar plants on railway buildings/stations and through land-based plants across the country.
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Railway Min and Haryana Govt sign JV
A Joint Venture (JV) agreement was signed between Ministry of Railways and Government of Haryana to expand Railway network in the state. The Ministry of Railways has taken initiative for formation of JV Companies with states.
Govt signs MoU for Samruddhi Corridor
The Maharashtra government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based CIDB Holdings for Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Corridor. It is expected that the CIDB Holdings will invest sizable amount of funds from Rs.10,000 crore to Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Corridor worth Rs.30,000 crore.
We are deploying projects worth over Rs.10,000 crore in Rajasthan
Being one of the leading states in implementing schemes backed by the Centre, Rajasthan is always in the forefront, whether it is for energy efficiency or municipal reforms.
EESL signs MoU with TERI
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for two years. The MoU was signed between the two parties in the presence of Union Minister of State (IC) Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal.
Shipping Ministry’s 3-day summit
In an effort to boost port-led development in the country, Ministry of Shipping is hosting a three-day maritime event in Mumbai between April 14-16. With South Korea as its partner country for this summit, the ministry plans to offer projects worth $19 billion for investment.
USAID, ADB to invest $848 mln in solar parks
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) late March signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide $848 million of funding for the development of solar parks across India.
Odisha wants review of MoU with IOCL
Fearing national loss of revenue due to tax concessions given to Paradip refinery of Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), the Odisha Government has sought review of the MoU with the company.
Low solar radiation intensity in state hits power output
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has so far commissioned projects generating 418.9 MW of solar power after signing MoUs with several companies to generate 1200 MW.
Our app is actually a Smart City solution
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