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October 28, 2026 9:39 PM

Shripad Yesso Naik Leads Indian Delegation to Singapore International Energy Week 2026, Holds Bilateral Talks

Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik led the Indian delegation to the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026, held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, from October 26 to 28. On the sidelines of the event, Naik held bilateral meetings with representatives of Singapore, Bhutan, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the International Energy Agency (IEA) to discuss energy cooperation and strengthen p...

October 23, 2026 1:30 PM

Agrivoltaics Offers India Potential to Generate Solar Power Alongside Farming

Agrivoltaics, which combines agricultural cultivation with solar power generation on the same land, is emerging as a promising approach to improving land-use efficiency, diversifying farmers’ incomes and advancing India’s clean energy transition. According to an official release, agriculture provides livelihoods to approximately 46.1 per cent of India’s population. The Gross Value Added (GVA) of the Agriculture and Allied Sector is estimated to reach ₹52.08 lakh crore in 2025-26, highli...

September 19, 2026 3:16 PM

India providing solutions to modern climate challenges, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is demonstrating how rapid development and environmental sustainability can progress together, highlighting the country's efforts in renewable energy, clean mobility, water conservation and ecological agriculture. Addressing the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, PM Modi said India's longstanding cultural connection with nature continues to inform its approach towards...

December 16, 2025 1:55 PM

PM-KUSUM boosts farm incomes, benefits over 20 lakh farmers through solar adoption

The PM-KUSUM scheme is helping farmers become ‘Urjadata’ by promoting the use of solar energy, enhancing farm incomes and supporting sustainable agriculture. The scheme has benefited more than 20 lakh farmers across the country, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Tuesday. Under Component A of PM-KUSUM, farmers can lease their land for the installation of solar power plants and earn up to ₹80,000 per hectar...