Taiwan's Ambitious Wind Push: Cleaning Up the Power Landscape

03 Oct 2023 CW Team

Taiwan is on a mission to transform its power landscape and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. In a bid to shed its reputation for dirty power generation, the island nation is embarking on a massive wind energy push. This ambitious initiative aims to harness the potential of offshore wind farms, revolutionizing Taiwan's energy sector.

The Taiwanese government has set ambitious targets for offshore wind capacity, with plans to generate 10 GW of wind energy by 2035. This significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure is not only an environmental boon but also a strategic move to bolster energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Foreign investors have shown keen interest in Taiwan's wind energy sector, recognizing its potential for sustainable growth. The country's unique geographical location, with strong offshore winds, positions it as a prime location for wind power development.

By embracing wind energy on such a scale, Taiwan is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also boosting its economy through job creation and foreign investment. This shift towards cleaner energy sources is a testament to Taiwan's commitment to a sustainable and greener future.

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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 ..