As told to Parliament (February 2, 2024): Rs 2.81 lakh crore transferred to 110 million farmers so far under PM-Kisan
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Union Budget 2024-25 set blueprint for India’s New Green Deal
Sitharaman’s announcements are in line with PM Modi’s 2021 Glasgow declaration on Net Zero by 2070
Ola Electric receives half a million pre-orders for its forthcoming electric scooter
Much more needs to be done to achieve Ola’s ambition for millions of units
The sorry state of state bus transport in India
Overaged buses, mounting losses and low occupancy rate plague India’s 56 state transport undertakings
Electric car makers to hit a massive roadblock: Report
They face shortage of natural resources required for production
Green bond issuance by automakers reflects global energy conundrum
India’s first sovereign green bonds framework was formulated in 2022
Pollution in news on May 10
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on pollution
Decongesting roads just as vital as introducing EVs to transform India’s transport sector. But who’s listening?
Traffic congestions lead to energy wastage & are a mental health hazard
Parliamentary panel recommends FAME-II scheme’s extension by at least 3 more years
Committee also recommends incentivising setting up of charging stations
EV battery recycling can give wings to India’s decarbonisation dreams but faces stiff challenges
Recyclers face double jeopardy of having to depend on global market for buying feedstock as well as for selling final products
As told to Parliament (December 10, 2021): 237 Zika virus cases in India so far
The future of transport is electric
Countries need to get the policy mix right to encourage the switch to electric vehicles
As told to Parliament (August 9, 2021): No data on sickle cell disease among tribals
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
As told to Parliament (July 26, 2021): Some 418 electric vehicle charging points set up across India
Cleaning Patna’s air: Municipal corporation to replace diesel-run vehicles with CNG and electricity
Patna’s air quality index has become ‘very poor’ in recent years
Parliamentary Digest (August 2, 2022): Less wheat harvested than expected due to heatwaves
How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?
Who’s leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.
As told to Parliament (August 8, 2023): Central Electricity Authority suggests not retiring coal power plants before 2030
Himachal sets target to be a clean and green energy state by March 31, 2026
State government has completely banned purchase of petrol and diesel vehicles in government offices
How green is Union Budget 2022-23?
Electric vehicle policy sees triple boost in this year‘s Union Budget
Auto Expo review: diesel, electric cars dictated trends
Electric and electric hybrid cars still stuck in concept stage
As told to Parliament (March 23, 2022): Thermal plants coal stock at 39% of normative requirement
$6.4 trillion investment expected in clean technology over 10 years
Report indicates massive growth potential for SMEs
Lessons from London
How cities can improve mobility
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