SECI Launches 1.3 GW ISTS Wind Power Projects Tender

India, Japan Boost Maritime Ties With Green, Smart Initiatives

In a bid to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation, India’s Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, met Japan’s Vice Minister for International Affairs, Terada Yoshimichi, of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism (MLIT) in Oslo. The two sides discussed shipbuilding investments, port digitisation, green port projects, and human capital development.Key discussions included sustainable maritime technologies, disaster-resilient infrastructure, and the development of India’s island territories like Andaman & Nicobar and Laksha..

JNARDDC Hosts Meet to Boost Non-Ferrous Recycling

In a key move to strengthen India’s non-ferrous recycling ecosystem, the Recycling Promotion Division of the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) held an interactive workshop with recycling stakeholders and traders in Hyderabad. The session focused on modernising the sector, supporting recyclers, and reinforcing India’s climate action commitments.The workshop brought together recyclers, traders, and service providers to address on-ground challenges and explore advanced recycling technologies. A major highlight was the industry’s energy efficiency—..

Centre Launches EV Scheme With Rs 41 bn Investment Mandate

The Government of India has launched a forward-looking scheme to promote the domestic manufacture of passenger vehicles with a strong focus on electric vehicles (EVs). Approved under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative aims to support India's target of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 while positioning the country as a global hub for EV manufacturing.The “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India” (SPMEPCI) was notified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) on 15 March 2024, with detailed guidelines recently released. The scheme ..