India's Green Revolution: A ?12 Million Investment for Renewable Energy by 2030

05 Dec 2023 CW Team

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy, India aims to invest ?12 million in the renewable energy sector by 2030, as revealed by the Chairman of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The ambitious plan underscores the nation's commitment to combating climate change and transitioning to cleaner alternatives. The funds, primarily sourced from the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) sector, will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of renewable technologies. The IREDA chief emphasized the critical role of NBFCs in supporting this initiative. The financial infusion is expected to drive the development and implementation of solar, wind, and other renewable projects, contributing significantly to India's energy landscape. This initiative aligns with the country's larger vision of achieving a substantial share of renewable energy in its overall power generation.

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11 Mar 2026

India Expands Semiconductor Training To 500 Institutions

Under the Chips to Startups programme of the India Semiconductor Mission, the Union minister responsible for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and IT reported notable progress in talent development. He indicated that over the past four years substantial steps have been taken towards a 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design. World-class EDA tools have been deployed in 315 academic institutions across the country to provide students with practical exposure to chip design. These EDA tools are supported by leading global firms and are accessible t..

Delhi Institutions Support India Semiconductor Mission

The Government of India has prioritised talent development through training, upskilling and workforce development under the Chips to Startups initiative of the India Semiconductor Mission, with officials noting progress in four years towards a 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design. Electronic design automation tools provided by Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, Renesas, Ansys and AMD have been deployed in 315 academic institutions, enabling students to gain practical chip design experience. Chips have been fabricated and tested at the Semiconductor Laboratory, Mohali, a..

NHA Announces Winners Of NHCX Hackathon At IIT Hyderabad

The National Health Authority (NHA) has concluded the NHCX Hackathon under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to stimulate innovation around the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX). The winning teams presented their solutions at the NHCX Innovation Meet held at IIT Hyderabad during a two-day event in March 2026 that also served as the hackathon grand finale. The hackathon itself ran from 22 to 28 February 2026 and aimed to accelerate paperless, transparent claims processing across India. The event was organised with a range of ecosystem partners, including the Insurance Regulatory a..