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Viability Gap Funding for development of BESS

September 7, 2023

The Union Cabinet has given the green light to the Scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) aimed at fostering the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This ambitious scheme aspires to generate 4,000 MWh of BESS projects by 2030-31, ..

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Commercial Production Under India’s Incentive Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell Manufacturing

August 25, 2023

India’s production-linked incentive scheme for advanced chemistry cell manufacturing, a program worth Rs 18,100 crore aimed at boosting local battery cell production, is poised to initiate commercial production progressively in phases within the current financial year. The Ministry of Heavy ..

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Continuation of NESIDS and Schemes of NEC

August 22, 2023

The Cabinet has given the green light for the continuation of the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) with a budget of Rs. 8139.50 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26. NESIDS comprises two components: NESIDS-Road and NESIDS-Other Than Road Infrastructure ..

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Himachal Pradesh Relaxes VKVNY

August 18, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh Government has announced the relaxation of the ‘Vidhayak Ksetra Vikas Nidhi Yojana’ (VKVNY) for the fiscal year 2023–24. The relaxation encompasses the addition of safeguarding initiatives such as retaining walls and channelization of Nullahs (small streams) under ..

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Indigenous 5G Security Solution for Countering Zero-Day Attacks

August 18, 2023

A homegrown software technology solution has emerged to proactively detect and prevent zero-day vulnerability attacks within 5G networks. This innovation promises to diminish network downtime, ensuring robust nationwide communication as 5G networks establish themselves as a vital lifeline. The integration ..

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Expansion of the Digital India Programme

August 17, 2023

The Digital India programme, launched in 2015 for digital service delivery, is set to expand with a budget of ₹14,903 crores. The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved this expansion, aiming to enhance India’s digital landscape. The initiatives ..

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