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158 renewable energy projects being set up by MP govt
Madhya Pradesh is working at a faster pace to set up 158 projects to generate 6,700 MW power through windmills
Read MoreMass messaging services kept out of encryption policy
The draft policy wanted users to store all encrypted communication for at least 90 days and make them available to security agencies, if required, in text form
Read MoreOrissa HC seeks clarification from govt on Smart Cities PIL
Chief Justice DH Waghela sought the clarification while adjudicating on a PIL which said Cuttack was left out from the smart cities list in a discriminatory manner
Read MoreGovt begins work on National Electricity Plan
The committee entrusted with chalking out the National Electricity Plan, has decided to constitute 11 subcommittees to deal with different aspects of the power sector
Read MoreSolar panels installed atop all FOBs in Faridabad corridor
Solar panels are being installed atop all the Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) on Delhi Metro's recently launched Faridabad corridor, whose stations are already equipped with similar facilities
Read MoreGovt likely to launch Green Highways Policy by month-end
Under the policy, likely to be launched on September 29, it will be mandatory to set aside 1 percent of the total project cost for plantation
Read MoreObama announces new 'Smart Cities' initiative
The $160 million 'Smart Cities' initiative is aimed at helping communities tackle local challenges and improve city services
Read MoreRain Water Harvesting scheme revived in Tamil Nadu
Rain Water Harvesting scheme has been revived in the state resulting in an additional recharge of over 8 tmc ft. (thousand million cubic feet) of groundwater
Read MorePM launches Rs 45K-cr IPDS scheme to strengthen power distribution
The Rs 45,000-crore Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) will strengthen distribution networks and ensure 24X7 power supply to all by 2022
Read MoreRooftop solar panels in local body buildings in TN
The Tamil Nadu government will gradually set up roof top solar photo voltaic panels in all urban local body (ULB) buildings as part of the efforts to tap the potential of renewable energy
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