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Cabinet Approves India's Entry into International Energy Efficiency Hub

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Modi, has approved India's entry into the International Energy Efficiency Hub, a 16-nation platform for advancing sustainable energy practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Union Cabinet | October 04, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 646

Government Approves INR 12,461 Cr Support for 31,350 MW Hydro Electric Projects

The Union Cabinet has approved the modification of the scheme of budgetary support for the cost of enabling infrastructure for Hydro Electric Projects with a total outlay of INR 12461 crore to be implemented from FY 2024-25 to FY 2031-32.

Union Cabinet | September 12, 2024 | By EI News Network | 623

Union Cabinet Grants Approval to PM E-DRIVE Scheme with Outlay of INR 10,900 Crore

MHI is introducing e-vouchers for EV buyers to avail of demand incentives under the scheme.

Union Cabinet | September 12, 2024 | By Aishwarya | 1078

Cabinet Approves INR 4,136 Crore For Hydropower Projects in Northeast

The Cabinet’s approval for a CFA scheme aims to develop 15,000 MW of hydropower in North Eastern Region (NER), enhancing grid integration, flexibility, security, and reliability, while boosting local investment and employment.

Union Cabinet | August 29, 2024 | By EI News Network | 698

Cabinet Extends and Expands Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana for Advanced Biofuels

The Cabinet has approved an extension and expansion of the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana, enhancing support for advanced biofuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks, with a focus on innovation and extended implementation.

Union Cabinet | August 12, 2024 | By EI News Network | 739

GWEC Hails VGF Scheme Approval for India's Offshore Wind Sector

GWEC met with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in 2022 and pressed for financial support mechanisms such as VGF in India.

Union Cabinet | July 08, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1551

Union Cabinet's INR 7,453 Crore VGF Approval to Boost Offshore Wind Energy Investment: CRISIL

The VGF support will reduce the cost of power from offshore wind projects, which are costlier than onshore wind farms, and encourage developers to enter this space.

Union Cabinet | June 28, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 786

Union Cabinet Approves INR 7453 Crore VGF Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects

The VGF scheme will allocate INR 6853 crore for the installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects.

Union Cabinet | June 20, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 941

Cabinet Greenlights MoU Between India and Bhutan for Supply of Petroleum Products

This MoU focuses on the General Supply of Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL), and related products from India to Bhutan.

Union Cabinet | March 15, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 803

Cabinet Approves Energy Efficiency Collaboration MoU Between India and Bhutan

India will lend its expertise to Bhutan in bolstering energy efficiency in the household sector, primarily through the promotion of the star labeling program developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.

Union Cabinet | March 14, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1326