India's Power Sector:

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction Scaling Up: Expanding Capacity and Reinforcing the National Grid From Deficit to Balance: Delivering Reliable Power Across India DISCOMs: Strengthening the Foundation of the Power Sector Signs of a Turnaround: Measurable Improvements Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition Conclusion: Powering Progress, Quietly and Consistently References A transformer is a static device used for stepping u...


ALLOCATION AND UTILISATION OF SC FUNDS

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Year DAPSC (erstwhile SCSP) of all Ministries/Department Actual Expenditure Budget Estimates Revised Estimates 2020-21 83,256.62 82,707.51 61,280.19 2021-22 1,26,259.20 1,39,956.42 1,18,441.17 2022-23 1,42,342.36 1,52,604.29 1,36,331.89 2023-24 1,59,126.22 1,46,861.08 1,32,167.84 2024-25 1,65,492.72 1,38,362.52 1,17,294.06 The Government of India earmarks funds for the welfare and development of Scheduled ...


Release of SDG Bulletin Reports on "Planet" and "Prosperity"

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:    Planet in Focus Delivering Prosperity at Scale The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released two thematic SDG Bulletins: (i) Planet in Focus: Advancing Environmental Sustainability under the SDGs and (ii) Delivering Prosperity at Scale: India's Economic Transformation through the SDGs during Capacity Building Workshop on Monitoring Frameworks of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Compil...


INTEGRATING CAMPUSES OF NFSU AND CFSL

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has undertaken steps to strengthen the forensic ecosystem in the country in order to support scientific investigation and improve the quality and timeliness of the justice processes. In order to promote closer coordination between academic training, research and operational forensic science services to build capacity, enhance availability of skilled manpower and facilitate the adoption of modern forensic techniques,...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Technological Contributions of CSIR-CRRI and Traffic Management Studies for Rajkot

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sustainable Pavement Materials & Waste Valorization S.No. Technology Implementation ECOFIX (Steel Slag Pothole Mix): A ready-to-use repair mix using processed steel slag Used for rapid/monsoon repairs across 11 Indian states (including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu) and exported to Chicago, USA Steel Slag Valorization: Processes industrial steel slag as a high-strength substitute for natural stone aggregates Large-scal...


INITIATIVES FOR GREEN ENERGY

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken various initiatives for Green Energy like Grid connected Rooftop Solar power projects, Off-Grid Rooftop Solar power projects, Fuel Cells, Biogas plants, Solar Water Heater and Solar Street lights. Grid connected rooftop solar power panels have been installed in various premises of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), as per details given below: This was stated by the Minister of State in th...


Cabinet approves MSP funding of Rs.1,718.56 crore to CCI for cotton seasons 2023-24 for direct support to cotton farmers

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening farmer welfare and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding of Rs.1,718.56 crore to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the cotton season 2023-24. This funding aims to provide direct price support to cotton farmers across the country. The ...


Strengthening and computerisation of PACS in Bihar

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Particulars Status i Number of PACS 8463 ii. Involved in 2 or more services 7617 iii. Involved in 3 or more services 6234 Year No. of sanctioned godowns Capacity (in LMT) Sanctioned amount Amount made available Godowns constructed Godowns under construction 2024-25 305 2.43 175.30 175.30 77 228 2025-26 278 2.49 180.19 180.19 6 272 Type of Training Participants covered 2 Days ERP training of...


Share Capital of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The authorized share capital of Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) is Rs.500 crore. The Society can increase its authorised share capital in accordance with clause 18 (2) of its bye-laws. As per clause18 (2), the society at its general meeting, may, from time to time, increase the authorized share capital by creation of new shares of such number and amount as may be deemed expedient with the prior approval of the Cent...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Automatic Weather Stations

India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. NO. STATES/UTs Proposed Agro AWS   for installation in 2026 1 ANDHRA PRADESH - 2 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 4 3 ASSAM 13 4 BIHAR 21 5 CHHATTISGARH 14 6 GOA - 7 GUJARAT 2 8 HARYANA 8 9 HIMACHAL PRADESH - 10 JHARKHAND - 11 KARNATAKA 8 12 KERALA 5 13 MADHYA PRADESH 17 14 MAHARASHTRA 11 15 MANIPUR 2 16 MEGHALAYA 2 17 MIZORAM 2 18 NAGALAND 2 19 ODISHA - 20 PUNJAB 4 21 ...