Jun 25, 2024 | Rising Bharat | Daily Report |
RISING BHARAT | News Count (10) | |
1 | Focus on States -> North East India | 1 |
2 | Focus on States -> Jammu And Kashmir/Ladakh | 1 |
3 | Life for Society: Case Studies -> Inspiring Stories of Students/Employees/Senior citizen/Organisation/individual | 1 |
4 | Initiatives for Development of Tribals -> Central Government Schemes for Tribals | 1 |
5 | Initiatives for Development of Tribals -> State Government Schemes for Tribals | 1 |
6 | Make in India / Atmanirbhar -> Investment in Bharat by govt of other countries | 1 |
7 | Make in India / Atmanirbhar -> Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power) | 3 |
8 | Make in India / Atmanirbhar -> Make in India- Electric Vehicles/Automobile Sector | 1 |
1. Tripura launches Project Monitoring Unit to expedite central scheme approvals
- The Tripura Government on 25 June 2024 opened the Project Monitoring Unit (PMU), which will help the state in faster project sanctioning under many Central schemes and will also serve as an innovation hub advising departments on future projects.
- The PMU has been set up at an approximate cost of Rs 15 crore for a period of 3 years.
- Tripura Planning and Coordination Minister Pranajit Singha Roy said an e-tender was called for the selection of a Consulting Firm for the appointment of 14 sector experts for the formation of the Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Planning and Coordination Department as per the decision of the Government of Tripura.
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2. Ladakh achieves Full Functional Literacy
- Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, declared the union territory to have achieved Full Functional Literacy under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (NILP), following the achievement of a literacy rate exceeding 97%.
- A milestone ceremony was being held by the state government in Sindhu Sanskritik Kendra (SSK) in Ladakh. Prizes were being given to the new literates and volunteers by the government and other dignitaries were also present.
- 500 new literates and volunteers also took part in the event. The government’s decision to establish full functional literacy under the ULLAS was taken keeping in mind the target of 97 percent literacy rate. It is believed that this will improve the education system of Ladakh.
- The ULLAS scheme is a step towards improving the education system of Ladakh. Under this scheme, the basic skills of all people are strengthened.
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3. How a Naga electrician's son became a key player in ISRO's Pushpak project
- Dr. Belenso T Yimchunger, a 22-year-old Nagaland native, has significantly contributed to India's space programme by developing ISRO's Pushpak, a reusable launch vehicle, showcasing his passion for building from scratch.
- Dr. Yimchunger, a soil scientist at the National Institute of Technology, has significantly contributed to the advancement of technology through his innovative ideas.
- The Reusable Launch Vehicle – Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) was developed by ISRO to create technologies for a fully reusable launch vehicle, combining the complexities of a launch vehicle and a plane.
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4. Nicobar triangle: on the ₹72,000-crore project on Great Nicobar Island
- The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry looking into the forest clearance paperwork of the ₹72,000-crore infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island, a major initiative of the central government.
- The significant step for the government, in its third term, as it brings to the surface the contentious and difficult choices that governments face while addressing the trilemma of infrastructure development, preserving pristine biodiversity respect and, being sensitive to the rights of the indigenous inhabitants, and tribals.
- The Great Nicobar Project involves developing a trans-shipment port, an international airport, township development, and a 450 MVA gas and solar-based power plant on the island.
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5. T.N. govt. announces schemes to enable SC/ST women to buy land
- Minister for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare N. Kayalvizhi Selvaraj, on 25 June 2024 announced in the Assembly that ₹20 crore would be set aside to enable landless SC/ST women who work as agricultural labourers to buy land.
- Each eligible candidate can obtain a maximum subsidy of ₹5 lakh or 50% of the land value and another ₹70 crore will be used to build 4,500 housing units for tribal communities who currently do not own housing. Approach roads for tribal neighbourhoods will be built at a cost of ₹50 crore.
- Hostels with modern facilities would be built in Sivaganga, Erode, Virudhunagar and Cuddalore districts for students from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities at a cost of ₹15 crore.
- A centralised kitchen would be set up at a cost of ₹9 crore under ‘Amudha Surabi’ scheme in Tiruchi, Madurai and Coimbatore that would benefit around 3,000 students.
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6. AMPIN Energy Transition to set up 246 MW wind-solar hybrid project with Rs 1,300 cr investment, says CEO and MD
- AMPIN Energy Transition plans to set up its recently won 246-MW wind-solar hybrid capacity project with an investment of Rs 1,300 crore.
- The company has completed its fourth hybrid project with SECI, increasing its hybrid utility portfolio to 1.75 GW out of a total of 2.8 GW.
- The project will be designed for interconnection to the ISTS network, with a contracted capacity of 150 MW and would require installation of over 246 MW wind and solar capacity.
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7. Adani to invest Rs 2 lakh crore in renewable energy capacity addition by 2030
- Adani group plans to invest Rs 2 lakh crore by 2030 to build 40 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity, aiming for net zero emissions across businesses by 2050.
- The apple-to-airport conglomerate currently has over 10 GW of capacity to generate electricity from renewable sources like sunlight and wind energy and is looking to add 6-7 GW every year to reach 50 GW by 2030.
- AGEL added 2.8 GW capacity in the 2023-2024 (April 2023 to March 2024) fiscal, which was 15 per cent of India's total renewable energy capacity addition.
- India is the world's third-largest economy in terms of energy needs, and its energy demand is projected to surge 25-35 per cent by 2030. Its peak energy demand is estimated to be 366.4 GW by 2031-32.
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8. SunSource Energy commissions 45 MW DC of C&I solar in Uttar Pradesh
- SunSource Energy, a subsidiary of Dutch multinational SHV Energy, has completed commissioning three open-access solar power plants in Uttar Pradesh, with a total capacity of 45 MWp.
- Together these three projects are expected to generate 1.5 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of solar energy and offset up to 1.4 million tonne of CO2 emissions during their technical lifetime.
- With this, SunSource Energy now has six operational open access projects in the state with four more in the pipeline. SunSource Energy’s total operational capacity is now close to 100 MWDC in Uttar Pradesh.
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9. L&T bags order to construct 185MW Solar PV Plant with 254MWh storage in Bihar
- Larsen & Toubro's Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured a domestic order to construct a 185MW Solar PV Plant coupled with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of 254MWh capacity in Bihar.
- The Solar PV plant in Kajra, Lakshisarai district, along with the BESS, aims to improve grid stability by storing and releasing solar energy. Bihar is set to enhance its renewable energy capacity as part of its strategy to combat climate change and meet increasing energy demands.
- Larsen & Toubro, a USD 27 billion Indian multinational enterprise, has been a leader in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services for over eight decades, maintaining a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
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10. TVS Electronics adds electronics manufacturing services at Karnataka plant
- TVS Electronics has expanded its Electronics Manufacturing Services facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka, offering solutions such as PCB assembly, product testing, box building, and supply chain.
- The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) facility, equipped with cutting-edge SMT technology, exemplifies TVS Electronics' commitment to enhancing manufacturing capabilities while fostering employee innovation.
- Initiative marks a significant step towards our vision of becoming a comprehensive solution provider and strengthens the Make-in-India initiative.
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