DVC Eyes Rs 200 Bn Investment to Expand Solar Capacity to 4000 MW by 2030

09 Jul 2024 CW Team

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has announced plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore to significantly increase its solar power installed capacity to 4000 megawatts (MW) by 2030. This ambitious expansion aims to bolster DVC's renewable energy portfolio and contribute to India's clean energy goals. The investment will focus on developing new solar power projects across various locations, leveraging DVC's existing infrastructure and expertise in power generation. The corporation plans to implement advanced solar technologies and enhance operational efficiencies to maximise energy output and sustainability. DVC's initiative aligns with India's renewable energy targets, emphasising the importance of scaling up solar power capacity to meet growing electricity demands sustainably. The expanded solar capacity is expected to play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy security, and promoting environmental sustainability.

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09 Jan 2026

India Becomes First to Produce Bio-Bitumen for Roads

India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for use in road construction, according to Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. Bitumen, a black and viscous hydrocarbon derived from crude oil, is a key binding material in road building, and the bio-based alternative is expected to significantly improve the sector’s environmental footprint.Addressing the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony in New Delhi, Mr Gadkari congratulated Council of Scientific and Industrial Research on achieving the milestone, noting that the initiative would help curb ..

HILT Policy Seen Boosting Telangana Revenue Sharply

The Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation (HILT) Policy is expected to generate around Rs 1.08 billion in revenue for the Telangana state exchequer, according to Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu. Speaking in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, he said the policy would be implemented within a six-month timeframe in a transparent manner, with uniform rules applicable to all stakeholders. Mr Vikramarka noted that without the HILT Policy, the state would have earned only about Rs 1.2 million per acre. Under the new framework, however, revenue is projected to rise sharply to Rs 70 ..

India Post, MoRD Tie Up to Boost Rural Inclusion

The Department of Posts and the Ministry of Rural Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate rural transformation and expand financial, digital and logistics services for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and rural households across India. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The collaboration aligns with the government’s “Dak Sewa, Jan Sewa” vision and seeks to repositi..