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India target to become ‘Energy Independent’ by 2047

August 16, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on August 15, highlighted India’s target to become ‘energy independent’ by 2047, when India will be celebrating 100th year of Independence. Highlights India targets to become energy independent through a mix of electric mobility, gas-based economy and mixing ethanol in petrol. Prime Minister highlighted his target of ..

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Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices approved by Cabinet

March 21, 2020

On March 21, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Medical Device Park Scheme. The scheme is to be implemented for the next five years. The GoI has approved Rs 13,760 crores for the scheme. The amount is mainly to be used in medical devices and drugs production. Highlights The scheme aims ..

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The Pulses Conclave 2020 to be held in Lonavala, Maharashtra

January 9, 2020

The fifth Pulses Conclave 2020 is to be held in Lonavala, Maharashtra between February 12, 2020 and February 14, 2020. It is a biennial conference. Highlights The India Pulses and Grain Association will host the Conclave. Around 1500 stakeholders from India and other countries are expected to participate in the conference. It includes Australia, USA, ..

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India receives first shipment of cheapest LNG from Gazprom Russia

June 4, 2018

On June 4, 2018, India received first shipment of its so far cheapest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Russian supplier Gazprom. The LNG has been delivered at a price close to USD 7 per million British Thermal Unit (mmBtu). This price is around 1.5 USD cheaper from the LNG imported from Qatar, which is India’s ..

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