PM Modi’s Green Vision: Building a cleaner, self-reliant India

November 2, 2026 8:31 PM

PM Modi’s Green Vision: Building a cleaner, self-reliant India

India’s journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future reflects a growing commitment to combine economic development with environmental responsibility. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has taken important steps to strengthen renewable energy, promote green hydrogen and develop technologies to reduce industrial carbon emissions. These initiatives reflect a long-term vision in which energy security, scientific innovation and environmental protection becom...

CCUS Explained: India’s Strategy to Decarbonise Hard-to-Abate Industries

October 27, 2026 1:46 PM

CCUS Explained: India’s Strategy to Decarbonise Hard-to-Abate Industries

In brief What is CCUS? Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) captures carbon dioxide from industrial sources and either converts it into useful products or stores it securely underground. Why it matters: The technology could help reduce emissions from hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, refineries, chemicals and fertilisers. India’s target: CCUS is expected to complement renewable energy and other emission-reduction measures as India wo...

Cabinet approves Rs 7,280 crore scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets

November 26, 2025 4:41 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 7,280 crore scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹7,280-crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM), a critical component used across electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, aerospace, defence and electronics. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet cleared the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets,” marking the first major government initiative to develop an integrated REPM ecosystem in India. T...

India notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 to boost clean energy transition

September 18, 2025 1:27 PM

India notifies National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 to boost clean energy transition

In a move to diversify India’s renewable energy portfolio and achieve its Net Zero 2070 target, the government on Wednesday notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025). The policy seeks to harness the country’s largely untapped geothermal resources, positioning this clean and dependable energy source as a key pillar of India’s sustainable energy transition. Geothermal energy - which can be used for both power generation and direct applications such as district heating, agricu...