Berhampur, March 20 A village in Odisha's Ganjam district has been transformed into a solar-powered settlement under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with nearly half of its households installing rooftop panels, officials said.The Matikhala village now has approximately 200 of...
energy costs
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ganjam district
odisha
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renewable energy
rooftop solarpanelssolar installation
solarpanelssolar power
tata power southern odisha distribution ltd
utility-led aggregation
village electrification
warranty
New Delhi, March 18 The government has included ingots and wafers in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to strengthen the local solar manufacturing ecosystem and its usage in the domestic market.Until now, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)'s ALMM included...
approved list of models and manufacturers (almm)
competitive bidding
domestic production
electricity act
import dependence
india
ingots
ministry of new and renewable energy (mnre)
net-metering
open-access projects
quality standards
renewable energy
solar equipment
solar manufacturing
solarpanelssolar value chain
supply chains
wafers
Rajouri, March 17: Under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, eight schools in the winter zone of Rajouri district have been equipped with solar panels to ensure a continuous supply of electricity. At the Government Higher Secondary School in Koteranka, a 5 kV solar setup now benefits approximately 530...
educational facilities
electricity supply
government schools
koteranka
laboratory equipment
online classes
rajouri district
renewable energy
samagra shiksha
school electricity
snowfall
solarpanels
vaneet kumar
winter zone
winter zone schools
New Delhi, March 15 A second trade investigation launched by the US into alleged forced labor practices across 60 economies, including India and China, is expected to place particular scrutiny on Beijing amid allegations of forced labor in the Xinjiang region, think tank GTRI said on Sunday...
bonded labour system (abolition) act
china
cotton
electronics
forced labor
garments
import restrictions
india
polysilicon
section 301 investigation
solarpanels
supply chains
trade investigation
trade policies
united states trade representative
xinjiang
Chandigarh, March 11 Haryana has completed the selection of all 250 schools under the PM-SHRI scheme, with the institutions being developed as green campuses equipped with modern learning facilities and digital classrooms, an official statement said on Wednesday.This achievement positions the...
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district level committees
education budget
education policy 2020 (nep)
educational infrastructure
financial allocation
government schools
green campuses
haryana
infrastructure development
pradhan mantri schools for rising india (pm shri)
rainwater harvesting
school selection
solarpanels
staffing
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is gaining traction in Udhampur, with residents increasingly installing rooftop solar units to reduce electricity costs and promote renewable energy.The scheme aims to encourage households to adopt solar power by providing government support for rooftop...
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india
muft bijli yojana
renewable energy
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solarpanelssolar power
sustainable energy
udhampur district
Palghar, March 10 The Vasai-Virar civic body in Maharashtra's Palghar district has presented a budget of ₹4,206.87 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with a strong focus on infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainable urban development.Manojkumar Suryavanshi, Commissioner of the Vasai Virar...
achole hospital
amrut 2.0
arogyavardhini health centres
budget 2026-27
healthcare
infrastructure development
maharashtra
palghar district
property tax rebate
property tax waiver
rainwater harvesting
renewable energy
ring road project
road construction
sanitation
solarpanels
sports facilities
vasai-virar municipal corporation
vvmc
water supply
The PM Surya Ghar scheme provides relief from high electricity bills in Dhemaji.The PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme has provided significant relief to beneficiaries struggling with high electricity bills.In the Dhemaji district of Assam, a large number of people in the town, as well...
Chandigarh, March 2 Terming the Yamuna as the lifeline of Haryana's economy, a new mission to eliminate water pollution along the 313-kilometer stretch of the river in Haryana will be launched, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Monday.This mission will ensure the scientific treatment of...
electric buses
employee compensation
groundwater recharge
haryana
hisar airport
industrial wastewater
minimum wage
odf plus villages
pilgrimage yatra
sewage treatment
smart meters
solarpanels
special assistance fund
water pollution
yamuna river
Ahmedabad, February 26 – The Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Thursday approved a series of renewable energy and infrastructure proposals, paving the way for officials to work towards achieving Net Zero by 2028.Addressing the media, Standing Committee Chairman...
ahmedabad municipal corporation
budgetary approval
candy museum
drinking water supply
electricity costs
floating solar projects
kankaria lake
lambha lake
light and musical fountain
net zero
renewable energy
sabarmati riverfront
solarpanels
tourism development
water fountains
New Delhi, February 25 Most players, such as Vikram Solar, Waaree Energies, and Premier Energies, said that the US decision to impose countervailing duties on certain solar products from India will have a limited impact on them.Vikram Solar CMD Gyanesh Chaudhary said, "The recent US...
countervailing duties
datta power infra private limited
domestic solar market
emmvee photovoltaic power ltd
export
gujarat
india
premier energies
solar energy
solar module manufacturing
solarpanels
trade tariffs
united states
vikram solar
waaree energies
Berhampur, February 21 The Brahmapur railway station in Odisha's Ganjam district will be redeveloped at a cost of ₹93.19 crore, an official said on Saturday.The redevelopment project aims to transform the station into a modern, passenger-friendly, smart, and sustainable transport hub that can...
berhampur railway station
elevators
escalators
footbridge
ganjam district
green building standards
infrastructure project
odisha
passenger facilities
railway station redevelopment
rainwater harvesting
silk city
solarpanels
transport hub
waste management
Samastipur (Bihar), February 17. Homeowners in Samastipur, Bihar, are rapidly adopting clean energy under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, with many residents now enjoying zero electricity bills, marking a significant step towards affordable and sustainable energy in the...
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electricity costs
energy efficiency
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india
patel maidan
pradhan mantri surya ghar muft bijli yojana
renewable energy
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samastipur
solar energy
solarpanels
subsidies
sustainable energy
Feb 13, New Delhi – India is powering its future, right from the rooftops. The dream of delivering clean, affordable, and reliable energy to every household in India now appears to be turning into reality.The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, or the Free Electricity Scheme, is rapidly becoming...
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electricity
energy efficiency
energy savings
government initiatives
household energy
india
india energy sector
madhya pradesh
pm surya ghar yojana
renewable energy
rooftop solarpanelssolar energy
solarpanels
sustainability
Feb 13, New Delhi – India is powering its future, right from the rooftops. The dream of delivering clean, affordable, and reliable energy to every household in India now appears to be turning into reality.The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, or the Free Electricity Scheme, is rapidly becoming...
clean energy
electricity
energy affordability
energy generation
energy self-reliance
household energy
india
india - energy policy
madhya pradesh
pm surya ghar yojana
renewable energy
rooftop solarsolar energy
solarpanels
sustainable energy