The World’s Largest Renewable Energy Park-Hybrid Energy Park In Kutch
Chief Minister of Gujarat visited Khavda in Kutch, to review the ongoing development of the 30,000 MW Solar-Wind Renewable Energy Park. the construction of the world’s largest Hybrid Renewable Energy Park is underway, aiming for India’s self-reliance in the energy sector.
Government of Goa Provides Agriculture Loans At Zero Percent Interest Rate on Kisan Credit Card
The Directorate of Agriculture extend a helping hand to the farmers by providing a lucrative interest subsidy scheme on crop loan. Under the scheme “interest Subsidy on loans for agriculture & allied activities” Government of Goa provide the interest subsidy of 4%o in addition to interest subsidy of 3% provided by Government of India for short term crop loan up to Rs.3.00 lakh and for long term crop loan up to Rs. 5.00 Lakhs. Interest Subsidy is also provided on working capital for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries activities. This results in farmers accessing loans at an unpredictable Zero percent interest rates, a pivotal step towards ensuring financial sustainability for the dedicated farmers. It is important to note that the interest subsidy is provided only upon prompt repayment of loans to the banks.
Chief Minister of Goa attends Utkarsh Scholarship Programs
The company supported 69 meritorious deserving students in Goa who will now be able to pursue higher professional studies with support of Vedanta Utkarsh Scholarship program. Vedanta Utkarsh Scholarship is awarded to shortlisted students especially from the economically weaker background, meritorious and who have performed well in the academics in the last three years including extra-curricular activities. Finally, they are evaluated and selected based on one-on-one interviews.
CDSCO Launches National Single Window System Portal
This portal has been designed to build a system that functions as a one-stop shop for all the approvals required by the investor and facilitates ease of doing business. The NSWS Portal for CDSCO will be independent of the SUGAM Portal or the cdscomdonline portal.
MNRE Notifies Membership To Its Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC)
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the membership to its Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) ) for the resolution of unforeseen disputes arising in the implementation of contractual agreements related to renewable energy projects. This order was issued on January 1, 2024.
CPCB categorizes Tyre Pyrolysis Oil Industries under its Harmonization of Classification of Industrial Sectors
The categorization of TPO industries into red, orange, green, and white categories will enable better regulation and control of the environmental impact of these facilities. All SPCBs and PCCs have been directed to adopt and implement this classification for Tyre Pyrolysis Oil industries.
Guidelines on Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags
The guidelines also outline specific areas where iron and steel slags can be used, such as cement production, aggregate in cement-concrete, and construction of roads and railways. Iron and Steel plants intending to use slag for other purposes are required to submit proposals to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) through the respective State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committees (PCC).
Government Amends Ash Utilization Notification to Promote Eco-Friendly Practices
The Central Government is promoting the eco-friendly use of ash, especially in ash-based products manufactured by micro and small enterprises. These amendments seek to foster sustainable practices and utilize industrial by-products for constructive purposes. The move aims to strike a balance between environmental conservation and supporting small businesses engaged in ash-based product manufacturing.
