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The Government of India has approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to establish India as a global leader in the production, usage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The initiative is driven by a coordinated, whole-of-government approach, assigning specific roles to various ministries. Key efforts include implementing
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), has released draft guidelines for waste-to-energy plants utilizing municipal solid waste incineration. These guidelines focus on managing emissions, including leachate and ash, and promote real-time monitoring through Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (OCEMS)
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The Indian Government, under the Ministry of Power, is implementing a series of measures to address carbon emissions from coal-based thermal power generation. These initiatives include installing Supercritical and Ultra-Supercritical units, enhancing energy efficiency through the Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, and promoting the co-firing of biomass pellets in
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is actively addressing ground-level ozone pollution through various strategies. Notable steps include the implementation of Bharat Stage VI-compliant vehicles reducing NOx emissions by up to 87%, the promotion of electric vehicles to eliminate vehicular emissions, and the launch of the National Clean
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India's net greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 were recorded at 2,437 million tonnes CO2 equivalent, marking a 7.93% decrease from 2019, driven primarily by reductions in energy and industrial sectors. As part of its Paris Agreement commitments, India has set ambitious targets for emission intensity reduction
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced numerous community-driven initiatives to enhance environmental protection across India. Key programs include the Nagar Van Yojana for creating green spaces in urban areas and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, which led to the planting of over
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The Government of India, through the Ministry of Power, has successfully reduced Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses at the national level from 21.91% in FY21 to 16.16% in FY25. This achievement is attributed to the implementation of several initiatives, including the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
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Since 2022, the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) has revoked grid connectivity for renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 6,343 MW due to repeated delays by developers. This action is part of the ongoing efforts to meet India's target of 500 GW of
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The Ministry of Power has installed 4.76 crore smart meters across India as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to enhance power consumption monitoring and strengthen the power distribution network. This initiative, involving public-private partnerships and a focus on local manufacturing, also supports the integration of renewable
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The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 highlighted India's advancements and future prospects in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) as part of the vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. Industry leaders and experts from academia explored the opportunities and challenges of evolving AI technologies. The
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The Indian government is enhancing digital governance with projects like e-Office, a Mission Mode Project aimed at paperless operations in ministries, and CPGRAMS for grievance lodging. Initiatives like Dak Chaupal and Amrit Samvaad highlight citizen-centric service improvements. Ongoing efforts focus on strengthening interoperability and adopting emerging technologies to bolster digital
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The Skill India Mission (SIM) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has reached impressive milestones since its inception in 2015. Through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and others, the mission has significantly enhanced vocational training outcomes across India. Notably,