

Pune to Solarise 3,300 Anganwadis Under Green Scheme
Pune district is set to solarise approximately 3,300 anganwadis under the Rs 100 million ‘Harit Anganwadi’ scheme, designed to provide uninterrupted electricity and reduce power expenses across early education centres. The project, funded through the District Planning Committee and corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions, reinforces the region’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure.Currently, around 1,100 anganwadis are already equipped with operational solar units. The new phase aims to cover the remaining 2,200 centres, with 985 to be funded by the district’s planning..

Centre Resolves Hurdles in Rs 362 Billion Infra Projects
The central government has moved to resolve nearly two dozen issues delaying the implementation of infrastructure projects valued at over Rs 362 billion in Gujarat and Rajasthan. These include critical power evacuation systems for solar energy zones and a major telecommunications expansion initiative by Reliance Jio, according to an official statement.A high-level review meeting was held last week under the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) mechanism to address obstacles affecting 18 strategic projects. Chaired by DPIIT Principal Economic Adviser Praveen Mahto, the meeting aimed to fast-track reg..

IET Opens Centres for Green Hydrogen and EV Research
The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) has inaugurated two advanced Centres of Excellence focused on green hydrogen production and electric vehicle (EV) technology.The institute has deployed onsite green hydrogen generation systems powered by renewable wind and solar sources, alongside a battery manufacturing unit for all-terrain electric vehicles. The integrated facility currently generates 4 kilowatts of electricity through these renewable sources, which is directly used for hydrogen production—highlighting the real-world application of clean energy in sustainable fuel systems.A..