Secretary Shuffle: SC Garg Moves From Finance to Power Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first major bureaucratic shuffle of its second term, the government has transferred Finance Secretary SC Garg to the power ministry. In the first major bureaucratic shuffle of its second term, the Narendra Modi government on July 24, 2019, transferred Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg to the power ministry while appointing Atanu Chakraborty as the […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Buoyant on Govt’s Scheme for Solar Irrigation Pumps Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the government sources, the project envisages implementation of overall 2.75 lakh agricultural pumps for FY 2019-20, the company added. One of the leading water pumps and motors makers Shakti Pumps India Ltd is quiet optimistic about the government’s mega scheme called Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM), for boosting use of solar-powered […] Read more
Private e-2 Wheelers Also Covered Under Phase-II of FAME: Arvind Sawant Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The scheme aims to support via subsidies about 7,000 e-Buses, 5 lakh e-3 Wheelers, 55,000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers. In order to further boost electronic public (e-public) transport in the country, the government has taken various initiatives under the second phase of FAME India Scheme (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Implementation of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
GST Council to Decide on Tax Cut on EVs This Week Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The GST Council will meet on July 25 and decide on lowering tax rates for EVs The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on July 25 and decide on lowering tax rates for electric vehicles (EVs), officials said. The 36th meeting of the Council, which will happen through video conferencing, is also […] Read more
Integrating Wind & Solar in Existing Grid Effectively Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The green initiatives in Union budget 2019 focus on renewable energy, air pollution, water, and solid waste management for a sustainable future. That makes the integration of renewable energy like solar and wind in existing national grid a must to achieve India’s target of 175GW in renewable energy capacity by 2022. But the variability and […] Read more
Indus to use its Telecom Tower Network to Host EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indus Towers has announced its plans to utilise its large network of telecom towers spread across the country to host EV charging stations. Indus Towers Ltd., India’s largest mobile tower company has announced its plans to utilise its large network of telecom towers spread across the country to host EV charging stations. The company plans […] Read more
By When Do You Think The Road to Electric Vehicle Transition is Realistic? Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy After the Union Budget 2019, it is quite clear that Modi government 2.0 has fastened its seatbelt to take a ride on Electric Vehicles, but its transition speed needs to be made clear. Here are some views from a few industry veterans. Mithun Srivatsa Co-Founder & CEO, Blowhorn “The Government has been consistently pushing forward […] Read more
Govt Invites Proposals for Deployment of EV Charging Infra Under FAME-II Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Heavy Industries Ministry has invited proposals from public/private entities interested in developing EV charging infrastructure in India under FAME II The Government of India has recently approved the second phase of the FAME [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India] Scheme, for 3 years commencing from April 1, 2019, with […] Read more
