India's RE Capacity Grows by 113 per cent in 2024
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India's RE Capacity Grows by 113 per cent in 2024

India added about 30 GW (Gigawatt) of new renewable energy capacity last year, marking a 113 per cent increase compared to the 13.75 GW added in 2023, as reported by the Ministry of New and Renewa...

India added about 30 GW (Gigawatt) of new renewable energy capacity last year, marking a 113 per cent increase compared to the 13.75 GW added in 2023, as reported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. With this expansion, India's total renewable energy capacity has reached 218 GW. The country has an target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. The exponential growth from 13.75 GW in 2023 to approximately 30 GW in 2024, which has brought the total to nearly 218 GW. India will need to install at least 50 GW of new renewable energy capacity annually over the next six years. Since 2014, the highest renewable energy capacity addition recorded was in 2023. Contact: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Website: mnre.gov.in

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9th India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee Meeting Held in Nay Pyi Taw

The ninth meeting of the India–Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, with a focus on strengthening bilateral trade and deepening economic cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by U Minn Minn, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and Nitin Kumar Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.Representatives from relevant ministries and stakeholder departments from both countries participated in the discussions. The meeting covered a broad range of issues aim..

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DGCA Launches Digital Pilot Licence Services for ATPL

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), marking a significant step in the regulator’s ongoing digital transformation of aviation licensing in India. The service was inaugurated at an event held at the DGCA headquarters.Inaugurating the EPL ATPL service, Director General of Civil Aviation Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said the initiative represents a major advancement in strengthening India’s civil aviation regulatory framework through secure, modern and future-ready digital systems. He con..

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Cabinet Extends Atal Pension Yojana and Support Till 2030–31

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to the financial year 2030–31, along with the extension of government funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding to ensure the scheme’s long-term sustainability.Under the approved framework, APY will continue to receive government support aimed at expanding its reach among unorganised and low-income workers. This includes funding for awareness campaigns, capacity-building initiatives and other developmental activities to strengthen ..

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