India is transforming its energy landscape to deliver reliable, affordable, and cleaner electricity to every household and enterprise. With electricity availability in rural areas rising from 12.5 hours in 2014 to 22.6 hours today, and urban supply improving to 23.4 hours, the country is ensuring that growth is supported by…
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Carbon Capture to Drive India’s Steel Revolution
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the transformative potential of carbon capture technology in India’s steel sector, sharing an article by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy that outlines a roadmap for sustainable industrial growth aligned with the country’s Net Zero 2070 commitment. Taking to social media platform X,…
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NITI Aayog Lays Roadmap for Viksit Bharat, Net Zero 2070
NITI Aayog on Monday released a landmark set of study reports outlining how India can achieve the ambitious goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 while simultaneously moving towards Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. The studies conclude that economic growth, climate responsibility and social development can progress together if…
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India Crosses 50% Non-Fossil Power Capacity, Speeds to Net Zero
New Delhi: India has achieved a historic milestone in its energy transition journey, with more than half of its total installed electricity capacity now coming from non-fossil fuel sources, underscoring the country’s firm commitment to climate action and sustainable development. As of December 31, 2025, India’s total installed power generation…
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APL, DPA Sign MoU for ₹1,200 Cr e-Methanol Plant at Kandla
Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd (APL) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to establish a 150 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) e-Methanol plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat. The project, valued at over ₹1,200 crore, is expected to create more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs, marking a…
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NITI Aayog Unveils Green Transition Roadmaps for Cement, Aluminium, MSMEs
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released three comprehensive reports outlining decarbonisation and green transition pathways for the cement, aluminium and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sectors. The roadmaps are designed to align India’s industrial growth with its long-term climate commitments and its aspiration of becoming a developed nation by 2047….
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India Leads Global Renewable Push at 16th IRENA Assembly
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, delivered India’s national statement at the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, UAE, reaffirming India’s commitment to a just, equitable, and sustainable global energy transition. Speaking before global energy leaders, he outlined India’s long-term vision guided by the principle of…
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Climate Action Is Opportunity, Not Constraint: VP Radhakrishnan
New Delhi: Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday said that climate action should be viewed not as a limitation on India’s development, but as a strategic opportunity to accelerate inclusive growth, strengthen energy security and build a future-ready economy. Delivering the inaugural address at the Bharat…
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India to Lead Global Clean Energy Transition: Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI, December 19: Energy independence is now an economic, strategic, and geopolitical imperative, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh. Speaking at an event in Delhi, he emphasized that India’s clean energy transition aligns closely with self-reliance, global responsibility,…
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India’s Power Mix: 51% Non-Fossil, 5.05 Lakh MW
As of October 31, 2025, India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 5,05,023 MW, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for 51.37%, surpassing fossil fuel sources for the first time. Renewable energy now constitutes 2,50,643 MW of the total capacity, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s clean energy transition….