1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant Inaugurated at Kandla Port

01 Aug 2025 CW Team

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Power Plant at the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla. Hailing it as a significant milestone, the Minister called it a vital step towards achieving the Prime Minister’s 2030 vision under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

Described as a landmark in India’s green transformation journey, the plant underscores the country’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions. It forms part of a larger 10 MW green hydrogen project, the foundation stone for which was laid by the Prime Minister in Bhuj on 26 May 2025.

The 1 MW module was commissioned in just four months and is capable of producing around 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually. This achievement sets a new benchmark for rapid implementation in India’s green hydrogen ecosystem and supports the decarbonisation of maritime operations under Maritime India Vision 2030.

Shri Sonowal praised DPA’s proactive green efforts, including India’s first all-electric, Make-in-India Green Tug, and highlighted the fully Aatma-Nirbhar hydrogen infrastructure built entirely by Indian engineers. He encouraged other ports across India to follow suit by adopting sustainable and innovative technologies.

Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Shantanu Thakur, also commended the development, calling it a proud moment for Gujarat and the nation. He noted that the project exemplifies India’s leadership in clean energy, innovation, and self-reliance.

The Minister acknowledged the engineering excellence of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and congratulated the Deendayal Port Authority team for their swift and precise execution of the complex project.

As India advances towards a cleaner maritime future, DPA continues to lead in sustainable innovation, aligning closely with national objectives and global climate goals.

Infrastructure Urban

30 Sep 2025

PM Modi Launches Rs 1.22 Trillion Development Projects in Banswara

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development works worth over Rs 1.22 trillion in Banswara, Rajasthan, on the fourth day of Navratri. During his visit to the sacred land of Maa Tripura Sundari and Maa Mahi, the Prime Minister paid homage to the region’s spiritual heritage and highlighted the resilience of India’s tribal communities, inspired by the legacy of Mahayogi Govind Guru Ji.Shri Modi emphasised energy generation as a national priority, announcing power projects exceeding Rs 900 billion across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, ..

GeM Launches Campaign to Boost Transparency and Fair Trade

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has launched a special campaign during Vigilance Awareness Week titled “GeM Ki Sunien, Satark Rahein, Zimmedar Banein,” reinforcing its commitment to transparency, integrity, and ethical practices in public procurement.The initiative aims to educate and empower buyers to adopt best practices and comply with rules while enabling sellers—including last-mile entrepreneurs, startups, and micro and small enterprises (MSEs) from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities—to access secure and transparent opportunities. GeM’s safeguards, such as red-flag alerts, structured b..

DoT, FIU-IND Join Forces to Curb Telecom-Based Frauds

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen information sharing and coordination, marking a major step in India’s fight against telecom misuse in cyber-crimes and financial fraud.The MoU was signed by Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Deputy Director General (AI & Digital Intelligence Unit – DIU), DoT, and Shri Amit Mohan Govil, Director, FIU-IND, in the presence of Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), and Shri Arvind Shrivastava, Secretary (Revenue). The agreement..