India aims to become one of the world's largest renewable energy markets, targeting 100,000 MW of output by 2022
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Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament, President Pranab Mukherjee has said that the share of renewable energy in electricity generation is being significantly enhanced from the current 6 percent
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About 60 percent of India's electricity comes through coal even as it has long resisted pressure to commit to any emissions targets, citing development goals
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BIS is actively engaged in the Make in India campaign by formulating/updating standards and amendments to the 1986 BIS Act will empower the government to bring more products under mandatory certification
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At present, renewable energy contributes only about 6.5 per cent in the electricity mix of the country
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In November 2014, Prime Minister Modi had announced $4bn in funding for smart metering programs
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The beginning of energy cost reduction measures being taken up by the Railways, such contracts at key load centers will enable it to generate significant savings
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Modern metering systems can save money and make water management more efficient. Local officials are finding ways to overcome obstacles to putting them in place
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