Indian Railway to become energy self-reliant by 2030

Contributing towards National Solar Mission, Indian Railway under the chairmanship of Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal is all set to become self-reliant and self-sufficient in terms of energy for all its operational work by 2030. Objective World’s fourth-largest rail network spreading over 1,23,236 km, with 13,452 passenger trains and 9,141 freight ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Indian Railway • Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission • National Solar Mission

Go Green Plans of Indian Navy

The Indian Navies Indian Navy Environment Conservation Roadmap (INECR) envisions a reduction in energy consumption and diversification of energy supply as the key result areas. Policies aimed at reduction of energy consumption and environment sustenance have been formulated and disseminated to all ships and shore establishments under the INECR roadmap. Initiatives Undertaken Around 1.5% of ..

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Biodiesel • energy consumption • energy supply • Hybrid • Indian Navy • INECR • Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission • Renewable energy • Solar Energy • Wind Energy

CCEA approves 5000 MW of Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects

Cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) has approved setting up over 5,000 Mega Watt of Grid-Connected Solar Photo Voltaic Power Projects on build, own and operate (BOOT) basis. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. These projects will be Set up in four ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016

Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission • Power Sector • Renewable energy