The SOP aims to regulate the import, transport, and recycling of lead-bearing waste while minimising environmental and health risks
During the launch of the auction process on November 29, Union Minister of Mines Pralhad Joshi said that the collective value of these 20 blocks was estimated to be $5.4 billion (Rs 45,000 crore)
The Amended Rules also states that a government-owned vehicle or a vehicle seized by law enforcement, will not be eligible for any incentives
Bidding process will be held online through a transparent two-stage process
Plans are also being drawn up to reduce the allocation for electric two-wheelers to Rs 2,500 crore from Rs 5,311 crore
The mandated percentage of earnings that goes as ABS ranges from 0.1 to 0.5 per cent of sales, depending on the company's revenue, according to AYUSH industry estimates
Pumped storage hydropower is a type of hydroelectric energy storage that uses water stored in two reservoirs at different elevations to generate electricity
The proposal also requires detailed plans encompassing location, logistics, renewable energy usage, and the Chief Wildlife Warden's assessment of future impacts on wildlife management
The Ministry of Heavy Industries is overseeing the Rs 25,938 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-AUTO Scheme)
This is the first ever lithium exploration and mining project by a government company of India
This is the second deadline extension for the scheme. The deadline was first extended from December 15 to January 16
The government allocated Rs 9,631 crore to reduce the levels of particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller by 40 per cent in 131 cities by 2026 from the 2017 levels
Transit permits are issued for tree species that are regulated, while the users can self-generate No Objection Certificates for exempted species
Environmentalists say the move could vitiate the intent of Forest (Conservation) Rules, which require state governments to certify that compensatory afforestation land is available
In an interview with Nitin Kumar, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says the government has taken proactive steps to develop a secure supply chain for critical minerals
Petitioner argues EIA ineffective if damage already done
Govt had till Dec 26 utilised Rs 8,948 crore of the Rs 10,000 cr allocated under the scheme
The target is for more than 1.74 million electric vehicles
Proposed plan involves cap of Rs 100 cr each for performance security and upfront payment for a PL
The Ministry of Mines, has also restricted the bid security for 'Production Lease' to Rs 10 crore, contrasting with the Rs 50 crore limit for onshore auctions