Govt mandates use of local alternative materials for roads

Santosh Kumar Takhele Appointed Regional ED (West-I) at NTPC

Santosh Kumar Takhele has taken over the additional charge of Regional Executive Director (West-I) at NTPC, effective from 30th June 2025.An alumnus of GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Takhele began his career at NTPC in 1988 as an Executive Trainee. With 37 years of experience, he has held leadership positions across various key functions including Contracts & Materials, Mechanical Maintenance, Operations Services, Fuel Management, Environment Management, and Safety.Throughout his career, he has worked at several NTPC locations such..

Coal Ministry to Launch RECLAIM Framework for Mine Closure, Revival

The Ministry of Coal is set to launch RECLAIM, a Community Engagement and Development Framework, on July 4, 2025. The initiative, to be launched by the Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, has been developed by the Coal Controller Organisation in collaboration with the Heartfulness Institute.RECLAIM is designed specifically to address the challenges associated with mine closures, recognising the significant impact such closures have on both the environment and local livelihoods. The framework aims to ensure a just and sustainable transition for communities that have long depended ..

Rayzon Green Bags 63 MW Solar EPC Project in Maharashtra

Rayzon Green, a Gujarat-based solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, has secured a 63 MW ground-mounted solar project in Maharashtra. This win marks a significant milestone in the company's growing utility-scale portfolio and reinforces its role in advancing India’s renewable energy transition.In an official statement, Rayzon Green said, “This strategic win underscores the company’s growing presence in India’s renewable energy landscape and its commitment to delivering high-quality, utility-scale solar infrastructure. The project will play a key role in advanci..