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73 lakh smart prepaid meters installed nationwide till Nov: Minister As many as 73 lakh smart prepaid meters have been installed in various states till the end of November this year under the Centre's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), the Parliament was informed.  While 19.79 crore smart meters have been sanctioned, 72.97 lakh devices have been installed in various states as on November 29 as several state governments are lagging behind in meeting the financial targets fixed for Discoms under the scheme, Minister of State for Power Shripa...
73 lakh smart prepaid meters installed nationwide till Nov: Minister
73 lakh smart prepaid meters installed nationwide till Nov: Minister
Source: IANS
2024-12-17 12:28:26 pm
Ayush market grew $43.4 bn in 2023, exports doubled to $2.16 bn: Shripad Yesso Naik  The Ministry of Ayush has witnessed a transformative journey over the last decade, with the Ayush market growing exponentially -- from $2.85 billion in 2014 to $43.4 billion in 2023, said Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik on Monday. With exports doubling from $1.09 billion to $2.16 billion, he noted that the country has positioned itself as a global leader in traditional medicine. Since its inception in 2014, the Ayush Ministry has driven significant advancements in public health,...
Ayush market grew $43.4 bn in 2023, exports doubled to $2.16 bn: Shripad Yesso Naik
Ayush market grew $43.4 bn in 2023, exports doubled to $2.16 bn: Shripad Yesso Naik
Source: IANS
2024-12-03 09:13:52 am
Centre plans to invest Rs 9.1 lakh crore for expanding electricity network  The Union Ministry of Power has drawn up plans to invest Rs 9.12 lakh crore to expand power transmission infrastructure in the country by 2031-32, Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik has informed the Rajya Sabha.   According to the National Electricity Plan (Transmission), 1.91 lakh kilometres (km) of transmission lines and 1274 Giga Volt Ampere (GVA) of transformation capacity would be added (at 220 kV and above voltage level) in the 10-year period from 2022-23 to 20...
Centre plans to invest Rs 9.1 lakh crore for expanding electricity network
Centre plans to invest Rs 9.1 lakh crore for expanding electricity network
Source: IANS
2024-11-28 12:24:40 pm
Green Hydrogen a historic opportunity to redefine energy systems, create jobs in India India has ushered into a new era of energy transition driven by a shared commitment to advancing the ‘Hydrogen Agenda’, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik, has said.  The Green Hydrogen commitment is a historic opportunity to redefine energy systems, create jobs and secure a cleaner planet for future generations. Addressing the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024), Naik emphasised the government's unwavering comm...
Green Hydrogen a historic opportunity to redefine energy systems, create jobs in India
Green Hydrogen a historic opportunity to redefine energy systems, create jobs in India
Source: IANS
2024-09-14 10:37:27 am
India, US agree to strengthen ties for driving global clean energy transition Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday held a productive discussion with a US delegation led by John Podesta, Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden for International Climate Policy, on strengthening the partnership between the two countries in driving the global clean energy transition, an official statement said.  "The India and US engagements under the ‘Power & Energy Efficiency Pillar’, which is led by the Ministry of Power under the Strategic...
India, US agree to strengthen ties for driving global clean energy transition
India, US agree to strengthen ties for driving global clean energy transition
Source: IANS
2024-08-23 09:58:38 am
Over 4.11 lakh farmers benefited from PM-KUSUM solar scheme Over 4.11 lakh farmers have benefited in the country as of June 30 this year through the PM-KUSUM scheme that enables them to set up solar power plants and irrigation pumps on their land, Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.  The minister also said as per information provided by the state implementing agency of Uttar Pradesh till July 29 this year, the PM-KUSUM has provided benefits to 51,097 farmers in the state. ...
Over 4.11 lakh farmers benefited from PM-KUSUM solar scheme
Over 4.11 lakh farmers benefited from PM-KUSUM solar scheme
Source: IANS
2024-08-07 09:33:49 am
India set to achieve 50 pc electric power from non fossil fuel-based energy by 2030 India stands committed to achieving about 50 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030, the government has said.  At present, India has already achieved 45.5 per cent installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based resources. In order to reduce the dependency on coal-based thermal power plants, the government has planned to augment non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity and the thermal capacity a...
India set to achieve 50 pc electric power from non fossil fuel-based energy by 2030
India set to achieve 50 pc electric power from non fossil fuel-based energy by 2030
Source: IANS
2024-08-06 12:02:00 pm
India's total installed power generation capacity grown around 80% over last 10 years: MoS Power The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Power Shripad Naik has said that India's total installed power generation capacity has grown around 80 per cent over the last 10 years to 4,46,190 MW (4.46 GW) in June 2024. The installed capacity, which was 2,48,554 MW in March 2014, reached 4,46,190 MW in June. He said the installed capacity of coal-based power has increased from 1,39,663 MW in March 2014 to 2,10,969 MW in June 2024. While the installed capacity of renewable sector has increased fro...
India's total installed power generation capacity grown around 80% over last 10 years: MoS Power
India's total installed power generation capacity grown around 80% over last 10 years: MoS Power
Source: Accord Fintech
2024-07-30 12:57:34 pm
Rs 6.67 lakh crore investment needed by 2031-32 to expand thermal power capacity The Power Ministry has estimated that the expansion required in the country’s thermal capacity to meet the growing demand for electricity will entail an expenditure of a minimum of Rs 6.67 lakh crore by 2031-32, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik informed the Parliament on Thursday.  In order to meet the estimated electricity demand by the year 2031-32, generation planning studies have been carried out by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), he told the Lok Sabha in a ...
Rs 6.67 lakh crore investment needed by 2031-32 to expand thermal power capacity
Rs 6.67 lakh crore investment needed by 2031-32 to expand thermal power capacity
Source: IANS
2024-07-26 09:49:27 am
Government assures green energy sector of support under PLI scheme Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Shripad Yesso Naik on Thursday held discussions with industry representatives on the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and other incentives to promote Indian manufacturing in the renewable energy sector.   He assured renewable energy industry associations of full support from MNRE, emphasising the government's commitment to accelerating India's transition to a low-carbon economy. Secretary, MNRE, Bhupinder Singh ...
Government assures green energy sector of support under PLI scheme
Government assures green energy sector of support under PLI scheme
Source: IANS
2024-07-26 09:42:06 am
Collective action required to achieve renewable energy targets: MoS Shripad Yesso Naik Collective action is required to achieve renewable energy targets, making India a leader in wind energy and creating a greener, brighter future for all, Minister of State of New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, said.  Speaking on the ‘Global Wind Day’, MoS Naik congratulated Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for achieving the highest wind capacity addition in the country during FY 2023-24. Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary, MNRE, said that combining s...
Collective action required to achieve renewable energy targets: MoS Shripad Yesso Naik
Collective action required to achieve renewable energy targets: MoS Shripad Yesso Naik
Source: IANS
2024-06-16 11:59:29 am