Dredging Corporation of India targets 12% growth
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COP28 goals could slash global emissions by 10 billion tonnes: IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has outlined a roadmap that could see global emissions cut by 10 billion tonnes by 2030 if nations implement key actions agreed upon at last year's COP28 summit in Dubai. During the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York, the IEA emphasised the potential of the COP28 goals, known as the UAE Consensus, to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency worldwide.The IEA’s strategy calls for modernising 25 million kilometers of electricity grids and scaling energy storage to 1,500 gigawatts by 2030, including 1,200 gigawatts from ..
India unveils Rs 9.15 trillion blueprint to meet 458 GW power demand by 2032
India has launched a Rs 9.15 trillion plan to overhaul its power infrastructure, aiming to meet a projected peak demand of 458 GW by 2032. Announced by Union Minister Manohar Lal, the National Electricity Plan 2023-2032 outlines an ambitious strategy to enhance the transmission network and bolster the nation's energy security under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.""Our power infrastructure is crucial to national security and economic stability,"" said Manohar Lal during a press conference in New Delhi. The plan focuses on expanding the grid to accommodate emerging technologies like r..
NHPC pays Rs 3.38 billion final dividend to government for FY24
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has completed its dividend distribution for the fiscal year 2023-24 by transferring a final payment of Rs 3.38 billion to the Government of India. This brings NHPC's total dividend for the year to Rs 12.86 billion.R.K. Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, NHPC, handed over the dividend payout advice to Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal. The event was attended by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), along with other senior officials from the Ministry of Power and NHPC.Earlier in March, NHPC had distribute..