Coal India Invites Bids for 5 GW Green Energy Projects
Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal producer, has invited bids to develop 5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects as part of its strategic diversification amid concerns over declining future coal demand.The state-run company is seeking expressions of interest for the construction of 3 GW of solar and 2 GW of wind power capacity, according to tender documents published on its procurement portal on Tuesday. The final date for bid submissions is 16 September.This marks Coal India’s most ambitious foray into green energy to date, as it grapples with subdued demand and eroding market..
DDA, MCD Fined Rs 5 Million Each Over Faulty RWH Systems
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has imposed interim environmental compensation of Rs 5 million each on the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for failing to properly maintain rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems, which has resulted in groundwater contamination.The penalty was conveyed to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which is hearing multiple petitions concerning groundwater pollution in various parts of Delhi, including residential societies in Dwarka. The NGT had earlier raised concerns over RWH systems constructed near stormwater d..
GDA to Buy Land for RNE Roads to Ease Traffic Woes
The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has approved a proposal to directly purchase land from owners for the development of eight roads under the Raj Nagar Extension (RNE) zonal plan, officials confirmed on Wednesday. This move is aimed at overcoming long-standing land acquisition hurdles that have delayed key infrastructure projects in the area.Of the eight roads, five are planned with a width of 45 metres, one at 30 metres, and two at 24 metres. Seven of these roads had stalled due to unavailability of land, significantly hampering traffic flow and residential connectivity in the rapidly ..
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