CONCOR, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Forge Alliance for Solar Endeavors

08 Dec 2023 CW Team

In a strategic move towards sustainable development, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam have announced a pioneering partnership to spearhead solar projects in the railway sector. This groundbreaking collaboration seeks to integrate renewable energy solutions, marking a significant milestone in India's commitment to green initiatives within the transportation landscape.

The partnership aims to harness solar power to meet the energy demands of railway operations, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of the rail network. By leveraging the expertise of both CONCOR and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, the initiative is poised to contribute to the country's ambitious renewable energy targets while concurrently addressing the energy needs of the critical railway infrastructure.

This collaboration underscores the convergence of sustainability and technological innovation in the transportation sector. As the railways embark on this eco-friendly trajectory, the alliance between CONCOR and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam stands as a testament to the shared commitment of major players in the industry to foster environmental responsibility and resilience in the face of evolving energy challenges.

Infrastructure Urban

13 Mar 2026

Implementation Status of Jal Jeevan Mission

Since August 2019 the Government has implemented Jal Jeevan Mission to provide assured potable water through household tap connections in rural India. At the start of the mission only 32.3 million (mn) rural households, representing 16.7 per cent, were reported to have tap water connections. States and union territories have reported that 125.8 mn additional rural households have since been provided with tap connections. As a result, of about 193.6 mn rural households roughly 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water supply at home.\n\nThe State, district and village level st..

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches Eighty One Per Cent Rural Coverage

The Government reported substantial progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019 to provide tap water to every rural household. At launch only 32.3 million (mn) rural households had tap connections and states and Union territories reported provision of 125.8 mn additional households by March 2026. Consequently, out of about 193.6 mn rural households around 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water at home. The Finance Minister announced extension of the mission until 2028 in the 2025-26 budget speech. The Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, launched in October 20..

Empowering Local Governance for Sustainable Rural Water Supply

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has aligned the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) with the 73rd Amendment to strengthen village level planning and community ownership of water supply. Gram Panchayats, village water and sanitation committees and Pani Samitis are to plan, implement, manage and maintain piped water systems, with gram sabha processes formalising handover and oversight. Implementation support agencies including non government organisations, community based organisations and self help groups have been empanelled to train local committees and promote women participation. Under JJM, the department ..