Redefine the future of urban mobility! Join us at the Metro Rail Conference 2025 to explore groundbreaking ideas and insights. 👉 Register today!
REC Limited Commits Funds for 1MW Solar Power Plant in TN
REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, to establish a 1MW ground-mounted, grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant. Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, REC has pledged ₹8.44 crore for the project, which will benefit students and researchers at the institute.The solar power plant, to be implemented by GRI in collaboration with BHEL, aims to make the institute self-reliant in energy while serving as a hub for research on advanced solar tec..
Rs 500 Billion Investment Announced for Inland Waterways Development
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) convened its second meeting under the leadership of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, at Kohora, Kaziranga. The event witnessed significant announcements, including an investment of over Rs 500 billion over the next five years to enhance inland waterway infrastructure across India. The IWDC, organised by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), unveiled projects worth Rs 14 billion in 21 states. Among the key initiatives announced was the Riverine Community Development Scheme, aimed at boosting the soc..
Minister Reddy to Join Global Mining Event in Riyadh
G Kishan Reddy, Coal and Mines Minister, is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 14 to 16 to participate in a global mining event, according to a statement from the Ministry of Mines. The Future Minerals Forum 2025, hosted by Saudi Arabia, will feature a ministerial round table focused on discussions around mineral supply chains and energy transitions. During the visit, Reddy is expected to engage with mining ministers from various countries and interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Riyadh. India holds the position of the second-largest..