Page 6 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
Ethanol blending in petrol rose to 10.17% in July 2022: Petroleum Minister
"India has increased the ethanol blending in petrol from 1.53 per cent in 2013-14 to 10.17 per cent in July 2022," an official statement quoted Puri as saying
 "Ethanol blending in petrol rose to 10.17% in July 2022: Petroleum Minister")
Govt working on policy for ethanol pumps, says Union minister Gadkari
Says he will meet with petroleum minister in next 15 days to discuss this
 "Govt working on policy for ethanol pumps, says Union minister Gadkari")
OMCs to give green hydrogen plan soon, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Electrolysers use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. When electricity for the electrolyser comes from renewable sources like wind and solar, the hydrogen produced is called green
 "OMCs to give green hydrogen plan soon, says Hardeep Singh Puri")
India to explore buying oil from Guyana in long-term deal, says govt
India's Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri met Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday
 "India to explore buying oil from Guyana in long-term deal, says govt")
Puri releases guidelines for ranking cities based on financial performance
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri released on Wednesday draft guidelines for a new ranking system of cities based on financial performance and beautification
India will contribute 10% of incremental global petchem demand growth: Puri
India, whose per capita consumption is significantly lower than that of developed economies, will contribute 10% of the incremental growth of global petrochemical demand, Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "India will contribute 10% of incremental global petchem demand growth: Puri")
India preparing to launch 20% ethanol with gasoline: Hardeep Puri
India is preparing to launch sales of 20% ethanol with gasoline and will look to gradually raise its share of the cleaner fuel in its energy mix, the country's oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
Six non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Puri
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand have not reduced the VAT on petroleum products, leading to higher prices of petrol and diesel there, Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "Six non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Puri")
Six non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Govt
Six states: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand have not reduced the VAT
 "Six non-BJP ruled states have not reduced VAT on petroleum products: Govt")
LPG connections up to 325 million: Union minister Puri tells Lok Sabha
Number of LPG connections increased from 140 mn in 2014 to 325 mn this year. Of these, 96 mn connections were provided under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Hardeep Singh Puri told the Lok Sabha
 "LPG connections up to 325 million: Union minister Puri tells Lok Sabha")
Delhi municipal corporation polls: Campaign for elections to end today
The campaign for the high-profile MCD elections will come end today, with top campaigners, including Arvind Kejriwal, Piyush Goyal and Hardeep Singh Puri, reaching out to voters in full swing
 "Delhi municipal corporation polls: Campaign for elections to end today")
Construction tech key for India to achieve zero emissions by 2070: H S Puri
The minister notes that the built environment generates significant carbon emissions accounting for almost 39% of gross carbon emissions worldwide
Domestic LPG cylinders to come with QR codes: Check benefits, other details
"All domestic gas cylinders will have QR code in the next three months", said IOCL chairman Shrikant Madhav
 "Domestic LPG cylinders to come with QR codes: Check benefits, other details")
No anxiety over proposed cap on Russian crude by West: Hardeep Singh Puri
"I have no anxiety on that. Market forces will deal with that. We will act according to the situation," Puri said on being asked about the proposed cap on Russian crude
 "No anxiety over proposed cap on Russian crude by West: Hardeep Singh Puri")
Future strategy must be to prioritise energy-efficient infrastructure: Puri
Hardeep Singh Puri said the strategy for future must be to prioritise sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure to advance the pace of development
Hardeep Singh Puri NBCC to equip itself to maximise its opportunities
Puri has urged public sector construction company NBCC to equip itself to maximise its opportunities by building the appropriate capacities, and bidding and winning contracts on its own merit
 "Hardeep Singh Puri NBCC to equip itself to maximise its opportunities")
Centre ready to bring petrol and diesel under GST: Hardeep Singh Puri
The minister, however, pointed out that it is unlikely that the states will agree to such a move as liquor and energy are revenue generating items for them
 "Centre ready to bring petrol and diesel under GST: Hardeep Singh Puri")
Free flats approved for 30 million underprivileged citizens: Hardeep Puri
He added that the government provided free ration to 7.4 million people in Delhi to deal with the food crisis during pandemic
India has fifth-largest metro network in the world: Hardeep Singh Puri
The Water Metro will also provide a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to daily commuters
Central Vista: New building work going on at fast pace, says Hardeep Puri
On the completion of the project, the minister said it was up to the government to make the announcement regarding the date
