Articles by India Ties

General

Green Term Ahead Market(GTAM) launched to make Indian Power Market Green

September 1, 2020 India Ties 0

Indian Power Market goes Green; Union Power Minister launches Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) in electricity through video conferencing; The market is first Exclusive product for the renewable energy sector in the world; GTAM to benefit buyers of RE through competitive prices and transparent and flexible procurement: Sh R K Singh; Sellers will also be benefitted by getting access to Pan India Market […]

Technology

CSIR-CMERI develops World’s Largest Solar Tree

September 1, 2020 India Ties 1

CSIR-CMERI has developed the World’s Largest Solar Tree, which is installed at CSIR-CMERI Residential Colony, Durgapur. Prof.(Dr.) Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, while elaborating about the technology stated that, “The installed capacity of the Solar Tree is above 11.5 kWp. It has the annual capacity to generate 12,000-14,000 units of Clean and Green Power”.

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General

Solar Energy to power 960 Railway Stations

September 1, 2020 India Ties 0

Indian Railway Solarises more than 960 Stations; Orders placed for 198 MW solar rooftop capacity for 550 stations which are under execution; Indian Railways is set to produce solar energy for meeting all it’s energy consumption needs of more than 33 billion units by 2030; Use of solar power will accelerate the Railways’ mission to achieve the goal of becoming ‘Net Zero Carbon Emission Railway’ […]

Foreign Relations

MAITRI THROUGH MY LENS

August 31, 2020 India Ties 0

Since time immemorial, India and Nepal share deep-rooted socio-cultural connect and people to people ties. To cherish this special and unique bond, the Embassy of India and B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation announce the ‘Maitri Through My Lens’ Photography Contest. […]

General

VP Naidu cautions about development challenges as population size increases

August 20, 2020 India Ties 0

Vice President cautions about development challenges as population size increases; VP asks political parties & people’s representatives to educate the people on the issue; Vice President calls for the revival of India’s traditional joint family system; If young are the ‘Demographic Dividend’, seniors are ‘Demographic Bonus’ for the nation; Extremely distressed by reports of neglect, abandonment or abuse of the elderly; Skewed sex ration will adversely affect the stability of our society; VP calls for the creation of a society that is free from all forms of gender discrimination; Calls for adequate reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures; Releases two reports of the IAPPD;‘Status of Sex Ratio at Birth in India’ and ‘Elderly Population in India: Status and Support Systems’ […]

General

CII’s 12th MedTech Global Summit Charting the MedTech route to AtmaNirbhar Bharat

August 20, 2020 India Ties 0

Department of Pharmaceuticals has taken several measures to create suitable environment for development of domestic capacity in the pharma sector; Government has launched schemes for development of three Bulk Drug Parks and four Medical Device Parks across the country; Bulk drug & medical device parks expected to attract cumulative investment of Rs 77900 crore; can generate about 2,55,000 employment […]

Technology

App to Source Loan Applications of Street Vendors

August 19, 2020 India Ties 0

Mobile App Launched to Provide User Friendly Digital Interface to Source Loan Applications of Street Vendors; States Encouraged to Dovetail Other Schemes For Economic Upliftment of Vendors Like Mudra/Day-Nulm Credit For Purchase Of Modern Pushcarts In Place of Traditional Thelas.; States Asked To Constitute Forum To Help Beneficiary Raise Their Grievances in A Conducive Environment; PM Svanidhi Scheme Aims To Formalise Street Vendors Into Urban Economy And Complete Poverty Alleviation Package by Facilitating Their Access to Various Other Government Schemes; Scheme Targets to Benefit Over 50 Lakh Street Vendors Who Had Been Vending on or Before 24 March, 2020, In Urban Areas Including Those From Surrounding Peri-Urban/ Rural Areas; Housing Minister Urges Authorities to Play a Positive Role to Ensure Success of The Street Vendor Scheme
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Education

Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Released

August 18, 2020 India Ties 0

Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu virtually announces ARIIA-2020 (Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements) in presence of Union Education Minister and MoS for Education Ministry; Vice President asks researchers to come up with innovations to solve farmers’ problems; Need to end exploitation of farmers by middlemen; VP wants higher education system to drive innovation and start-up ecosystem in the country; ARIIA gives us a reflection of our efforts and provides us with a reason to celebrate our achievements – ShriRameshPokhriyal ‘Nishank’ […]

Agriculture & Commodities

India sees a 23.24% increase in Agri Exports

August 18, 2020 India Ties 0

Exports of agricultural commodities during March to June 2020 increased by 23.24% compared to the corresponding period in 2019; Ministry of Agriculture has prepared a comprehensive action plan towards the promotion of Agri trade; the twofold approach focuses on boosting Agri Export with emphasis on value addition and action plan for Import Substitution; Export Promotion Forums for specific Agri products constituted under APEDA at the behest of Ministry of Agriculture […]

Technology

Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge to promote Atmanirbhar in ESDM sector

August 18, 2020 India Ties 0

Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad launches “Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge” to realize the ambition of self-reliance and a momentous stride towards “Atmanirbhar Bharat”; Registration process begins on 18th August 2020 through MyGov portal; Opportunity for 100 Semi-finalists to win total Rs. 1.00 Crore of Award, 25 Finalists to win total Rs. 1.00 Crore of Award; Top 10 teams entering the finale, will get the seed fund of total Rs 2.30 Crore and 12 months of incubation support; Indigenously developed microprocessors SHAKTI and VEGA have been rolled out under the aegis of Microprocessor Development Programme of MeitY […]