Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
BIJNOR: Government's efforts to encourage farmers to switch over to alternate forms of energy has hit a roadblock as the cost of the solar water pumps has increased from Rs 23,000 to Rs 51,000. Despite the high demand for solar power pumps, government has reduced the subsidy on them. The …
Solar power developers seem to be having a rethink on the aggressive approach to bag contracts as this had whittled down tariffs to unprofitably low levels. Solar power developers seem to be having a rethink on the aggressive approach to bag contracts as this had whittled down tariffs to unprofitably …
AHMEDABAD: To turn farmers into solar power producers for their local agricultural requirements, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) recently funded a pilot research project to promote the use of alternative sources of energy in Anand district. The experiment was launched more than two years ago at Dhundi village in …
As of 2011, Gurgaon had a population of about 9 lakh, witnessing rapid urbanisation. The city has emerged as a leading financial and industrial hub, with the third-highest per capita income in India. Based on its growth, Gurgaon’s demand for electricity has increased and the government has taken certain steps …
The Chhattisgarh Government will identify more potentially rich areas for installation of renewable energy projects and carry out advance planning for evacuation and transmission of power in an effective and coordinated manner. The commitment was made by the State to the Union Ministry of Power as per a document presented …
Grundfos India, subsidiary of the Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos, has launched Smart Solarz, a solar pump for domestic use. The pump is targeted at semi-urban, urban and peri-urban population. The pump, which uses only solar energy, costs ₹30,000 without solar panel and can pump 400 litres per hour on average. …
JAIPUR: If there is anything which matters since the conceptualisation of tiger reserves and 'Project Tiger', is tiger. For years, forest guards have worked as sentinels in remote areas of forest and underwent a strenuous life sans basic amenities, like electricity and water. But to make life easier and enjoyable …
In India, only 46 per cent of the cultivated land is irrigated. With more than 19 million agriculture electricity connections, irrigation accounts for more than a fifth of the country’s total power sales. Further, on account of unavailability of electricity connection or inadequacy of power supply, more than 9 million …
Nagpur: The renewable energy initiatives made by Maharogi Sewa Samiti (MSS), Warora, were recognized with an 'Innovative Energy Project of the Year 2016' award for Asia Subcontinent Region. The award was presented to Dr Vikas Amte, secretary and chief functionary of MSS, and Trustee Gautam Karajgi, at Association of Energy …
The Chhattisgarh Government has plans of electrifying all rural branches of State Bank of India (SBI) in the State with solar power during the next two years, officials informed. The Government has also targetted to electrify all the 19,000 villages in the State with solar power during the next two …
To reduce the long queue at hand pumps, Uttarakhand pey jal nigam has decided to install around 200 eco-friendly hand pumps, which will work through solar energy. The department has managed to install 58 of them in various parts of Dehradun district, while eight still needs to be put up. …
Haryana government would spend an amount of about Rs 27 crore on renewable energy and energy conservation programmes. In order to encourage farmers to use renewable energy, Haryana government on Wednesday announced that 3,050 solar water pumps will be installed in current financial year in the state with 90 per …
In a first for any urban body in the country, BMC will harness solar energy to pump water from Upper Lake. 40% of the city relies for drinking water from the Upper Lake. BMC commissioner Chhavi Bhardwaj said BMC has tied up with a leading solar solutions company that will …
With increasing awareness among consumers, thrust from the government, and research by industries, more number of machinery and equipment that run on solar energy are entering the market. Industries and farmers can reduce their dependence on grid power by going in for stand-alone solar powered equipment or machinery apart from …
As part of harvesting solar energy for critical utilities, the state government is in the process of completing work on 70 solar tube wells in Barmer district under the Mukhyamantri Solar Adharit Nalkoop Yojana (MSANY). The project is being implemented by Rajasthan Electronics and Instrumentation Ltd and the firm has …
Trichy: The state government had announced the scheme to distribute solar-powered water pumping units under the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2012 with a view to create awareness on the use of alternative energy among farmers. However, hundreds of eligible farmers are still waiting for the units. Under the scheme, …
The initiative is aimed at bringing down the money required for cross subsidy in agriculture. The state will try to bring the entire power supply feeder for agriculture on solar panels and install energy efficient pumps throughout the state. The initiative will bring down the money required for cross subsidy …
For combating climate change effects and adapting with them, the State Water Resources Department has submitted a funding proposal to the UNFCC Green Climate Fund. The aim of the proposal is to ensure food and climate security in the vulnerable tribal -prone areas of the State by means of groundwater …
Several solar energy product manufacturers purchase pumpsets, fit the solar panels, and sell solar-energy powered agricultural pumpsets. A few thousands of such pumpsets made here are supplied across the country. V. Lakshminarayanaswamy, president of Southern India Engineering Manufacturers’ Association, said subsidy is given to those who install the pumps now. …
The cooperation between India and the European Union will facilitate policy dialogue and bring best practices as well as business solutions for clean energy projects, particularly in the farm sector. "The partnership between India and the EU will facilitate policy dialogue, bring best practices, business solutions and joint research and …
