Articles for Energy & Environment

Govt likely to launch Green Highways Policy by month-end

Under the policy, likely to be launched on September 29, it will be mandatory to set aside 1 percent of the total project cost for plantation

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Rain Water Harvesting scheme revived in Tamil Nadu

Rain Water Harvesting scheme has been revived in the state resulting in an additional recharge of over 8 tmc ft. (thousand million cubic feet) of groundwater

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Rooftop solar panels in local body buildings in TN

The Tamil Nadu government will gradually set up roof top solar photo voltaic panels in all urban local body (ULB) buildings as part of the efforts to tap the potential of renewable energy

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PM launches Rs 45K-cr IPDS scheme to strengthen power distribution

The Rs 45,000-crore Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) will strengthen distribution networks and ensure 24X7 power supply to all by 2022

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Communicating LED bulbs could create 'smart' environments

Disney researchers have demonstrated that light bulbs could communicate with each other, with objects and with the Internet to create 'smart' environments

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Smart Cities rank low in Swachh Bharat ranking

Only three of the 98 cities selected so far under the Smart Cities Mission are among the top ten clean cities, according to data prepared by the Urban Development Ministry for 476 Class-1 cities of the country

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Delhi Metro awarded for adhering to 'green' norms

All nine stations of the Faridabad extension of DMRC have received the 'highest green building' ratings for being equipped with eco-friendly features, including solar panels

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DDC bats for generation of 1 GW solar power by 2020

The Delhi Dialogue Commission draft policy, available online for public consultation, will be finalised and submitted to the Delhi government for further approval of the Cabinet after 15 days

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