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Thermal power plants may dodge new emission norms: report
India's coal-based power sector may seek to avoid compliance with the strict emission norms that are due to take effect next month, says the Centre for Science and Environment analysis
1 min read17 Nov 2017Govt plans to set up observatories to study impact of climate change
Govt wants to develop and support long-term ecological research and monitoring in India, particularly in the context of climate change impacts on diverse ecosystems
2 min read13 Sep 2016World Bank to help India-led solar alliance mobilize $1 trillion
World Bank to also give India $1 billion loan to expand solar energy generation, including a $625 million grid-connected rooftop solar programme
2 min read1 Jul 2016Govt plans to spend Rs10,000 crore during FY18-22 on integrated bio energy mission
The mission will focus on progressive blending and substitution of fossil fuels like petrol and diesel with greener fuels like biodiesel
3 min read15 Jun 2016Govt forms inter-ministerial panel to develop sustainable living plan
The team, which includes experts from the industry, has been asked by the environment ministry to devise a plan in the next three months
2 min read14 Jun 2016Green ministry to evolve specific targets for sectors to curb carbon emissions
The environment ministry is evolving specific targets for sectors like roads, railways, power, coal and others
1 min read21 Jan 2016Paris climate deal: India likely to face huge pressure
With impending closer global scrutiny, India is set to come under huge pressure to increase its targets for cutting greenhouse gas emission
5 min read14 Dec 2015New climate agreement draft raises hope of weak deal
A new and less contentious 27-page draft for Paris climate agreement was released late night, increasing hopes of a final agreement for a new regime
4 min read11 Dec 2015Climate pact draft hints at more talks for consensus
Responsibility for global carbon emissions among other issues continue to divide rich nations from the rest
3 min read10 Dec 2015Climate change: Are Indian firms doing enough?
Sustainability started as a buzzword 10-15 years ago. Businesses have realized its value and today, for most proactive companies, sustainability is a way of doing business
3 min read9 Dec 2015Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared