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On November 21, 2025, India implemented four major Labour Codes to streamline 29 existing laws, enhancing worker safety, wages, and social security. These codes ensure universal minimum wages, annual health check-ups, and expanded employment rights for women. The government also launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to create
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India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a comprehensive National Policy on Geothermal Energy to foster international collaboration in technology transfer and joint research initiatives. The policy seeks to harness India's potential geothermal resource of around 10,600 MW, spurred by partnerships with
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The Government of India is making substantial progress in its National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to position India as a leader in the green hydrogen sector globally. Key initiatives under the mission include awarding 3,000 MW per annum electrolyser manufacturing capacity and 8,62,000 tonnes per annum green
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The Government of India is advancing its renewable energy initiatives through the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with a substantial budget of ₹19,744 crore. Aimed at establishing India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, usage, and export, the mission has seen significant developments by November 2025. Incentive
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a response to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) following a request for further consideration of the terms and conditions for spectrum assignment related to satellite-based commercial communication services. This response, which follows earlier recommendations from TRAI in May 2025, is part
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The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY), a government initiative to install rooftop solar systems for one crore households by FY 2026-27, has currently reached 23.96 lakh households, approximately 24% of its target. The scheme, designed to empower residential consumers with grid-connected electricity, has seen 53.54
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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