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IIM Kashipur Launches Net-Zero & Sustainability Leadership Course

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with pManifold EV Academy Pvt Ltd (evACAD) to introduce advanced programmes in sustainability and clean energy.At the centre of this collaboration is the Post Graduate Executive Certificate Programme in Net Zero Strategy and Sustainability Leadership, tailored for working professionals in engineering, energy, oil and gas, power, consulting, finance, ESG, and public policy sectors. The course is designed to equip participants with the skills to lead India’s transition to sustainable and clean deve..

Kerala Installs First Decentralised Solar-Powered BESS

Kerala has taken a significant step towards energy resilience with the installation of its first decentralised, solar-powered, grid-interactive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the PMG headquarters of the Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (Anert).The system is capable of powering loads of up to 100 kilowatts (kW) and is equipped with a 150 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery bank. This enables uninterrupted power supply for up to 90 minutes at full load in the event of outages in solar generation or grid electricity.The BESS unit was inaugurated by Electricity Minister..

Tamil Nadu Sanctions Rs.74.3 Billion for Roads, Bridges

Chennai, 8 July 2025 – The Government of Tamil Nadu has issued two Government Orders (G.O.s) authorising road and bridge infrastructure projects worth a combined Rs 7,430 crore (approx. £701 million or USD 890 million).The rural development department will spend Rs 505.56 crore (approx. £48 million) on constructing 100 high-level bridges across the state, while the state highways department will allocate Rs 6,929 crore (approx. £653 million) for the development of 3,268.53 km of highways under various schemes.Bridges to Meet Local Connectivity NeedsOut of 321 proposed bridges by the Commi..