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2531. Hindustan Power signs MoU with Assam government for Rs 620 crore renewable energy projects
- On March 4, 2025, Hindustan Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam government to invest ₹620 crore in renewable energy projects, including a 100-MW solar power plant and a 100-MW battery energy storage system.
- The investment details are as follows: ₹500 crore allocated for the solar power plant. ₹120 crore dedicated to the battery storage facility. The projects are expected to generate over 5,000 man-days of employment, supporting economic growth and job creation.
- Hindustan Power Chairman Ratul Puri emphasized the company’s longstanding commitment to Assam’s renewable energy sector, recalling that Hindustan Power was the first to develop a large-scale solar power plant in Assam in 2016.
- The MoU was signed during the ‘Advantage Assam 2.0’ business summit, reinforcing Assam’s commitment to green energy expansion and sustainable infrastructure. The initiative aligns with the state’s goal of reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and modernizing its energy sector.
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2532. India's auto industry gears up for growth, driven by EV push and job boom: Report
- On March 16, 2025, India's automotive sector is expected to witness positive growth in the coming year, driven by supportive government policies and a growing job market,
- According to data analytics firm GlobalData report, about 24.7 per cent of these cities are likely to experience strong growth in the automotive sector, while 49.5 per cent are expected to see moderate growth.
- Cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune are among those projected to thrive. On the other hand, about 7.5 per cent of cities may see stagnant growth, while 9.7 per cent and 15.5 per cent could experience moderate and pessimistic declines, respectively.
2533. Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways partially approved by state govt: MP Kota Srinivas Poojary
- On 15 march, 2025, The Karnataka government has given partial approval for the merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways. A delegation of coastal Karnataka legislators will meet Chief Minister of Karnataka and Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries excluding Sugar of Karnataka within two days to discuss the matter, BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary stated.
- The merger would enable Karnataka to receive additional central funding for railway development, including double-tracking and new train approvals. Other proposals aim to improve railway connectivity and infrastructure in the region
- Karnataka’s share in the merger stands at ₹227 crore. Proposals include extending the Mangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to Mumbai, creating a separate Mangaluru railway division, upgrading Udupi station under Amrit Bharat, adding water refilling stations, and introducing a Bengaluru-Karwar train. Minister M.B. Patil is expected to review and provide clarity within 15 days.
2534. Powering Ladakh: A new green energy milestone
- On 16 march,2025, It was reported that Surya International has secured a ₹102 crore contract to develop a 200 kW solar-hydrogen-BESS microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh.
- Awarded by NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), this initiative is a collaboration between NTPC and the Indian Army to provide uninterrupted clean energy to remote defence outposwwts.
- The project aims to replace diesel generators with renewable energy, cutting carbon emissions by 1,500 tonnes annually. Designed to operate in extreme temperatures as low as -30°C and at an altitude of 4,400 metres, the microgrid will ensure a reliable year-round power supply in one of India’s most challenging terrains.
2535. Development works worth ₹38 crore at Begumpet railway station in finishing stage
- On 15 march, 2025, Works worth ₹38 crore has been complete at Begumpet railway station and it is getting ready to be dedicated to the nation, informed Union Minister of Coal & Mines after inspecting the ongoing works here . To modernize infrastructure, improve passenger facilities, and enhance railway connectivity in Telangana.
- The redevelopment works include a new station building with improved façade, platform surface improvements, 12 metre wide foot over bridge, escalators, lifts, booking counters, signages and a waiting hall. The new Begumpet station will be entirely run by women.
- The Minister pointed out that Telangana got a railway budget allocation of ₹5,337 crore for the financial year 2025-26 and works worth ₹39,300 crore, including electrification, new lines, doubling and tripling, are in progress.
2536. Railways loaded 1,465 mn tonnes of freight in FY25
- On 16 march 2025 Indian Railways loaded 1,465.371 million tonnes (MT) of freight in FY 2024-25, up from 1,443.166 MT in 2023-24, the Ministry of Railways said in a post on X.
- Indian Railways is steadily progressing toward its ambitious target of 3,000 MT freight loading, achieving 1,465.371 MT in FY 2024-25,”
- The movements of freight and passenger trains have gone up significantly in the past 11 years, with more than 34,000 km of new railway tracks laid across the country.
2537. ISRO’s hot testing of cryogenic engine successful
- On 16 march 2025 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the CE20 cryogenic engine for the sixth operational mission of the LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM3-M6) .
- The test took place at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri. Cryogenic engines undergo hot testing before every mission as part of the flight acceptance process
- The engine was fired for an extended duration of 100 seconds for the first time under non-vacuum conditions using an innovative Nozzle Protection System.
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2538. ISRO, SCL develops 32-bit Microprocessors for space applications
- On 16 march 2026 ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh have jointly developed 32-bit Microprocessors -- Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201-- for space applications, the space agency .
- Vikram 3201 is the first fully Indian-made 32-bit microprocessor qualified for use in the harsh environmental conditions of launch vehicles. The processor was fabricated at the 180nm (nanometer) CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) semiconductor fab of SCL.
- This processor is an advanced version of the indigenously designed 16-bit Vikram 1601 microprocessor, which has been operating in the avionics system of ISRO's launch vehicles since 2009, ISRO said in a statement .
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2539. Jammu and Kashmir saw decrease in unemployment rate after 2019: Govt
- On March 15, 2025, the Jammu & Kashmir government informed the Assembly that the unemployment rate in the UT has declined from 6.7% in 2019-20 to 6.1% in 2023-24. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) have also improved, reaching 64.3% and 64.4% respectively in 2023-24.
- Between 2023-24, the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) made 11,526 job selections, with: JKPSC recruiting 2,175 candidates JKSSB recruiting 9,351 candidates
- The Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj, stated that the improvement in employment indicators is due to targeted policies and initiatives aimed at economic growth and job creation.
2540. J&K Received 8,500+ Investment Proposals Worth Over ₹1.69 Trillion: Dy CM
- On March 15, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister announced that the Union Territory has received over 8,500 investment proposals worth ₹1.69 trillion, which aim to generate over 6 lakh jobs through the development of industrial units.
- According to government data, 8,532 applications have been received via the Single Window System, with proposed investments of ₹1,69,282.22 crore and employment projections for 6,06,203 people. The land requirement for these proposals stands at 80,668.91 kanals (10,083.61 acres).
- The investment and employment split between Jammu and Kashmir regions is as follows: Jammu Region: 2,209 proposals worth ₹1,18,918.47 crore, creating 2,66,729 jobs. Kashmir Region: 6,323 proposals worth ₹50,363.75 crore, creating 3,39,474 jobs. Land Required (Jammu): 46,352.86 kanals (5,794.10 acres) Land Required (Kashmir): 34,316.05 kanals (4,289.50 acres)
- Under the Industrial Policy 2016-26 and Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30, the government has allocated land to 213 non-local investors (6,816.25 kanals / 852.03 acres) and 1,751 local investors (4,730 kanals / 591.25 acres). These efforts aim to attract large-scale industrial investments and boost job creation across the UT.
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