New and renewable energy ministry takes cue from PM, starts work on solar projects

The government has joined hands with IIT Bombay to implement cost-effective solar powered lighting solutions for rural population that will help save 36 million litres of kerosene and slash the sub

The government plans to impose an additional 30% environment compensation charge on diesel vehicles and is considering tightening the emission norms by mandating fuels compliant with Euro-IV norms

Ministry proposed a system of revenue sharing where the govt gets paid a part of the sales proceeds the moment production starts