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INDIA needs a dynamic regulatory framework to augment growth in the power sector and address the perennial energy deficit in India, said top executives of the country

India and the United States signed an agreement on Monday to establish a virtual centre to promote research, development and deployment in the area of clean energy technologies.

Under the pact, the two countries would each contribute $5 million every year for supporting collaborative R&D projects involving academics and private sectors of both nations.

Valid for 10 years

The pact will in

ITANAGAR, Sep 17 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh was today assured of funds by the Centre for border management and integrated development of the power sector.

"The UPA government is aware of Arunachal's problems and is working for infrastructure development of this landlocked state," Union Minister of State for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs V Narayanasamy told reporters here.

Funds would be p

India needs to bridge the gap between demand and supply of electricity and provide affordable power to industry and agriculture to ensure sustained economic growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.

State-owned NTPC is vying for a stake in Indonesian coal mines to secure long-term capacity while domestic coal supply continues to face hurdles in environmental clearances.

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