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Ministry of environment releases SOP for lead-acid battery recycle

The SOP aims to regulate the import, transport, and recycling of lead-bearing waste while minimising environmental and health risks

Ministry of environment releases SOP for lead-acid battery recycle
Updated On : 29 Jan 2024 | 8:31 PM IST

India's maiden critical minerals bid: Experts caution on ecological impact

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)

India's maiden critical minerals bid: Experts caution on ecological impact
Updated On : 28 Jan 2024 | 8:39 PM IST

Pollution control board's approval must for vehicle scrapping facilities

The Amended Rules also states that a government-owned vehicle or a vehicle seized by law enforcement, will not be eligible for any incentives

Pollution control board's approval must for vehicle scrapping facilities
Updated On : 25 Jan 2024 | 11:04 PM IST

Centre begins re-auction for 10 GWh tranche of ACC battery PLI scheme

Bidding process will be held online through a transparent two-stage process

Centre begins re-auction for 10 GWh tranche of ACC battery PLI scheme
Updated On : 24 Jan 2024 | 11:08 PM IST

EV push: FAME-III scheme set to power electric buses this Union Budget

Plans are also being drawn up to reduce the allocation for electric two-wheelers to Rs 2,500 crore from Rs 5,311 crore

EV push: FAME-III scheme set to power electric buses this Union Budget
Updated On : 23 Jan 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

Amended biological diversity law raises fear of loss for tribals

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

Amended biological diversity law raises fear of loss for tribals
Updated On : 22 Jan 2024 | 10:25 PM IST

12 Gw pumped storage hydropower projects get govt's green signal

Pumped storage hydropower is a type of hydroelectric energy storage that uses water stored in two reservoirs at different elevations to generate electricity

12 Gw pumped storage hydropower projects get govt's green signal
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 9:40 PM IST

Centre lays out guidelines for 4G tower installation in protected areas

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

Centre lays out guidelines for 4G tower installation in protected areas
Updated On : 16 Jan 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

Auto sector will contribute to India's rise as 3rd largest economy: Pandey

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)

Auto sector will contribute to India's rise as 3rd largest economy: Pandey
Updated On : 16 Jan 2024 | 10:56 PM IST

India signs an agreement to acquire five lithium mines in Argentina

This is the first ever lithium exploration and mining project by a government company of India

India signs an agreement to acquire five lithium mines in Argentina
Updated On : 16 Jan 2024 | 7:54 AM IST

Centre extends PM-eBus Sewa scheme tender deadline to January 31

This is the second deadline extension for the scheme. The deadline was first extended from December 15 to January 16

Centre extends PM-eBus Sewa scheme tender deadline to January 31
Updated On : 15 Jan 2024 | 9:18 PM IST

Most cities on path to achieve national clean air target; Varanasi leads

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

Most cities on path to achieve national clean air target; Varanasi leads
Updated On : 11 Jan 2024 | 10:49 PM IST

One Nation, One Pass: Forest produce portal gets 24K applications

Transit permits are issued for tree species that are regulated, while the users can self-generate No Objection Certificates for exempted species

One Nation, One Pass: Forest produce portal gets 24K applications
Updated On : 10 Jan 2024 | 10:56 PM IST

Reserve forest: Govt allows delay in notification of compensatory land

Environmentalists say the move could vitiate the intent of Forest (Conservation) Rules, which require state governments to certify that compensatory afforestation land is available

Reserve forest: Govt allows delay in notification of compensatory land
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 11:25 PM IST

The impetus should originate in states: Union minister Pralhad Joshi

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

The impetus should originate in states: Union minister Pralhad Joshi
Updated On : 05 Jan 2024 | 11:34 PM IST

Supreme Court's stay will hurt sector, says mining industry experts

Petitioner argues EIA ineffective if damage already done

Supreme Court's stay will hurt sector, says mining industry experts
Updated On : 04 Jan 2024 | 12:24 AM IST

Finance Ministry approves additional Rs 1,500 cr for FAME-II scheme

Govt had till Dec 26 utilised Rs 8,948 crore of the Rs 10,000 cr allocated under the scheme

Finance Ministry approves additional Rs 1,500 cr for FAME-II scheme
Updated On : 03 Jan 2024 | 10:12 PM IST

Deadline nearing, 70% of FAME target met, 1.22 mn vehicles supported so far

The target is for more than 1.74 million electric vehicles

Deadline nearing, 70% of FAME target met, 1.22 mn vehicles supported so far
Updated On : 01 Jan 2024 | 11:12 PM IST

Offshore mining: Rules to be eased to bring small players to auction table

Proposed plan involves cap of Rs 100 cr each for performance security and upfront payment for a PL

Offshore mining: Rules to be eased to bring small players to auction table
Updated On : 31 Dec 2023 | 10:46 PM IST

Potential bidders set to get three chances in offshore mineral auction

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

Potential bidders set to get three chances in offshore mineral auction
Updated On : 27 Dec 2023 | 9:23 PM IST