Chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney have found a way to make ‘green’ ammonia from air, water and renewable electricity that does not require the high temperatures, high pressure and huge infrastructure currently needed to produce this essential compound. And the new production method — demonstrated in a laboratory-based proof of concept — also has the […]
MEDA Issues EoI for Feasibility Survey and Technical Inspection of Solar Pumps Under PM KUSUM Scheme
Expression of Interest for Undertaking Third Party Survey for Solar Pump Site Feasibility and Technical Inspection or Verification of Installed Solar Pumps under PM Kusum Scheme Component B in the State of Maharashtra The last date to submit the bids is January 15, 2021 Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from […]
In a first, Udham Singh Nagar to get solar-power irrigation schemes
On a pilot basis, two such units have been developed, said CDO Khurana. “The cost of one unit will be around Rs 11 lakh with free yearly maintenance RUDRAPUR: The Udham Singh Nagar district administration is all set to implement the integrated solar-based micro irrigation scheme across the district. Introducing the scheme, the Chief Development […]
Kejriwal lays emphasis on adoption of solar energy
Kejriwal said the solar energy growth in Delhi has been slow because people do not know much about it, but the Delhi government has come out with two policies for its promotion in residential areas and for farming New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Wednesday solar power generation in Delhi has increased from 7 […]
How Wind Turbines Are Providing a Safety Net for Rural Farmers
On a farm in O’Neill, Nebraska, Mike Zakrzewski wakes up every morning to tend his cattle and grow corn and soybeans on the farm he’s known since childhood. The youngest of nine children, he began farming with his dad in 1982, eventually buying the land from his parents and raising two children there with his […]
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Presentation Part-3 Agriculture
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Good news for farmers; this state forms Rs 1000 crore welfare fund to boost agricultural income
It has provisioned a separate fund of Rs 500 crore in Rajasthan State Cooperative Bank to ensure bank loan to farmers, up to Rs 20 lakh grant every year on export of organic agri products and a grant of up to Rs 10 lakh on solar power plant. The Rajasthan government has constituted Rs 1,000 […]
Cargill to ramp up investment in India
The agri-products maker had committed to an investment of $240 million in three to five years in India. Currently, the country accounts for less than 1% of Cargill’s gross investment. Marcel Smits, chairman of Cargill’s Asia Pacific region and Simon George, president, Cargill India, say they are focused on increasing the agro major’s presence in […]
Individuals and Businesses can now avail priority sector loans from banks to buy solar power generators and other non-conventional energy products
RBI issued a Master Circular in which among others agriculture and micro and small enterprises formed a part of priority lending sectors. Availing a loan for acquiring an asset is a legitimate activity for individuals as well as businesses. Banks and financial institutions such as NBFCs offer loans for a variety of purposes. Different types […]
Agreement signed to generate clean energy through rooftop PV system in West Bank
The EIB’s investment, which falls under the Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI) will generate 35 MW of clean energy enough to power more than 16000 houses across the West Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a loan agreement worth USD 18 million to finance the installation of rooftop […]
