Indian scientists from IMMT develop monitoring instrument to optimise steel production
The monitoring instrument is used to take corrective measures which can enhance production and reduce energy consumption.
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Energy & Infra
Petrol Minister Pradhan reviews BS-VI fuel plan from Apr 1, puts roll out on fast track
Petrol & Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan: The bold step to leapfrog from BS-IV to BS-VI grade fuel is a testimony to the Modi Government’s efforts towards achieving the commitments made at COP21.
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Steel Minister Pradhan asks industry to reduce railway, Defence sector imports at CII Meet
Union Minister for Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan there are immense economic and social implications of enhanced steel usage across railways and Defence sectors.
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India & World Bank sign $450m loan to improve groundwater mgmt in 7 states
The World Bank-supported Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) – National Groundwater Management Improvement Programme will be implemented in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP & UP and cover 78 districts.
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India’s energy future will be driven by new tech, sustainability: Pradhan at PetroCoal Congress
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan laid emphasis on building a sustainable energy infrastructure that can cater to all citizens.
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PM Modi to flag off Kashi Mahakal Express on Varanasi-Indore route, to connect 3 Jyotirlingas
IRCTC is making tour packages of religious sites covered by the train such as Kashi, Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Sanchi, Ujjain, Ayodhya, & Prayag.
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Focus on 5G, AI, battery & renewable energy tech: PM Modi chairs CSIR Society meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need to combine traditional knowledge and modern science to develop world class products, and also spoke about the importance of commercialisation of innovations.
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Steel Ministry & CII plan workshop on fostering steel usage in railways, Defence sectors
The aim of the workshop is to have an in-depth discussion with the Railways and Defence sector to identify gaps and opportunities available in the supply of steel and steel Products.
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Minister Piyush Goyal flags off Kolkata East-West Metro, announces new railway routes
Goyal said that the entire East-West corridor up to Howrah Maidan will be up by December 2021 and hoped that the Metro will become the preferred mode of transport.
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Ministry officials, experts devise strategy to achieve 1BT coal production by 2023-24
An outcome report based on the deliberations will be published to guide the coal sector in the coming months.
NITI, NIAS, TIFAC experts discuss India’s fossil fuels, renewables, energy future
The discussions were inspired by the Technology Vision 2035, which has identified ‘Making the Indian Economy Non-Fossil Fuel Based’ as a grand challenge.
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CSIR-NEERI sets up eco-friendly sewage treatment plant at ARCI, Hyderabad
Phytorid technologies are currently gaining prominence due to their inherent advantages such as low cost and energy consumption.
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Coal Ministry launches web portal to rate mines, promote safe & sustainable practices
Based on the ratings obtained through a well-defined mechanism on this portal, the highest scoring coal mines in the country will be awarded in a public ceremony.
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Govt monitors imports to boost consumption of domestic steel: Dharmendra Pradhan
The Government has recently introduced Steel Imports Monitoring System (SIMS) and imposed Anti-Dumping Duty to monitor steel imports.
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Coal India sets up R&D centre ‘SARAS’ to promote innovation, boost efficiency
SARAS will help enable Coal India in integrating innovation & research for enhancing coal production, productivity, and safety in mines.
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India & Brazil MoU on bioenergy, biofuel cooperation approved by Cabinet
The MoU between India & Brazil provides a framework to cooperate and promote investment in biofuel, bioelectricity and biogas supply-chains, including feedstock, industrial conversion, distribution and end use sectors.
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India & Saudi Arabia MoU for cooperation in renewable energy approved by Cabinet
The MoU aims at setting up a framework for cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia in the field of renewable energy.
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Modern Train Control System to be installed on Indian Railways, 4 pilot routes sanctioned
To reduce travel time from existing 18 hours to 12 hours on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah high density routes, Modern Train Control system shall be implemented on these two routes separately.
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Indian Railways to invest $700 bn in 12 Years for $5 trillion economy: Piyush Goyal at ASSOCHAM
Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal congratulated ASSOCHAM on its centenary year and appreciated the work it has done for a century for Indian industry and business.
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Record 3,000 railway coaches produced in 215 days by Integral Coach Factory
Till the year 2014, the same amount of time was taken for the production of only 1,000 coaches.
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