NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said efforts are on to make the Union Territory of Ladakh a carbon-neutral region. Carbon neutrality means having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing it from the atmosphere in carbon sinks. It is significant as greenhouse gas or carbon emissions adversely affect the climate. “Just […]
NHPC chief meets Ladakh L-G to discuss hydro, solar projects
An official release said a meeting was held at J-K Bhawan here to discuss the NHPC’s proposals and way forward on implementation of various identified hydro and solar power projects in Leh-Ladakh region New Delhi: AK Singh, CMD, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) called on Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh RK Mathur here and discussed the […]
Brief of Meeting Chaired by the Prime Minster regarding activities of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
The Prime Minister reviewed the work of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, last evening. Policy initiatives including revised Tariff Policy and the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020 to redress the problems afflicting the power sector were discussed. Prime Minister emphasized the need to enhance consumer satisfaction while increasing operational […]
Govt plans ₹11,000 crore power transmission project in Ladakh
The 900-km link will help big green energy projects in the Union territory supply power across India Work on the national grid is on with green energy corridors being set up in two phases with a total investment of ₹47,000 crore The government plans to set up a 900-km power transmission link that will help large […]
Sitharaman directs NABARD to help J&K, Ladakh increase farm produce, utilise solar energy
While stressing on the need to exploit solar energy in the high altitude deserts of Ladakh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said: “I have requested Chairman of NABARD to visit Jammu and Kashmir so that NABARD can support the farmers there.” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday directed the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development […]
Ladakh: MP Welcomes Solar Power Project, But Demands Jobs For Locals
Hack: BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has welcomed the Rs 50,000-crore mega solar power project He has demanded reserved jobs for locals and a land lease model for them He has demanded reserved jobs for locals and a land lease model for them Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP who represents Ladakh Lok […]
Centre prepares roadmap for development in J&K, Ladakh
Around 10 Union Ministries joined hands to speed up development work in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, which will come into existence as union territories on October 31. A month after the abrogation of Article 370, the Centre has prepared a roadmap for the development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, sources said. Around 10 […]
Russian investors keen on Ladakh solar power project: Invest India
Vladivostok (Russia): Exploring business opportunities in India, Russian investors have shown interest in the solar power programme in Ladakh, which was recently made a Union Territory and has huge potential in this sector. The interest has been conveyed to Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, which helps investors looking for opportunities and […]
Government Plan For Rs 45,000 Crore, 7,500 MW Solar Energy Plant In Ladakh Runs Into Environmental Concerns
Having revoked Article 370 earlier in the month, the Indian government has been planning a Rs 45,000 crore 7,500 MW solar photo-voltaic energy plant for the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, Economic Times has reported. However, the mega project has ran into environmental concerns, and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) which had prepared a […]
India solar tender spree continues north and south
Continuing a gargantuan tender spree, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notice of interest for 500MW of PV projects in Tamil Nadu, 750MW in Rajasthan, and several solar-plus-storage offerings in Jammu & Kashmir. The issuances come alongside 400MW of floating PV tenders in Tamil Nadu (250MW) and Jharkhand (150MW). SECI invited bids […]