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Launched in 1975, Proálcool was an initiative to reduce oil dependence by substituting petrol with sugarcane-based ethanol. It transformed Brazil into a global leader in biofuels, pioneering flex-fuel technology and creating a sustainable, large-scale domestic renewable energy ecosystem.
Click to View MoreThe Union Cabinet approved a ₹2,584.60 crore scheme to add 1,500 MW of Small Hydro Power (up to 25 MW) by 2031. It prioritizes North Eastern and border regions, mandates indigenous procurement, and provides stable, eco-friendly baseload power for India’s energy transition.
Click to View MoreIndia’s power sector emissions fell 2.6% in 2025 despite rising electricity demand, marking a key decoupling driven by rapid solar expansion and supportive policies. The country achieved its 50% non-fossil capacity NDC target early, though rising industry and transport emissions demand wider decarbonisation and a just transition.
Click to View MorePM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana promotes rooftop solar through subsidies and concessional loans, cutting AT&C losses and boosting decentralised power. It faces DISCOM resistance, and grid “Duck Curve” risks. Battery storage and uniform net metering are vital for maximising the benefit and achieving Panchamrit goals.
Click to View MoreRare earth magnets are high-performance materials essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics, and defence systems, making them critical for India’s clean energy transition and technological growth. With China dominating global processing, India’s push for domestic manufacturing, critical mineral processing, and recycling aims to reduce import dependence and build a self-reliant mine-to-magnet ecosystem to strengthen economic and strategic security.
Click to View MoreIndia generates nearly 350 million tonnes of agricultural waste annually, creating both an environmental challenge and a major economic opportunity. The circular agriculture approach aims to convert this waste into valuable resources such as bioenergy, organic fertilisers, and bio-based products, with the potential to create a $2 trillion market and millions of jobs by 2050. While the Government has launched multiple initiatives for biomass utilisation, residue management, and infrastructure development, implementation gaps, weak supply chains, limited monitoring, and uneven regional performance remain key concerns. Strengthening outcome-based monitoring, market linkages, and integrated waste management is essential to transform agricultural waste into sustainable rural wealth.
Click to View MoreNITI Aayog’s report Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero outlines a path to a $30 trillion economy by 2047 and Net Zero by 2070, requiring $22.7 trillion investment with a $6.5 trillion gap. It stresses renewable expansion, critical minerals security, and a just coal transition.
Click to View MoreThe Union Government will revive the Small Hydropower scheme in Budget 2026 with ₹2,500 crore, targeting 1.5 GW capacity. Focused on hilly and border regions, it promotes run-of-the-river projects, offering viable, decentralized renewable power with minimal ecological impact.
Click to View MoreGreen industrialisation is an emerging development strategy that integrates climate action with industrial growth by promoting low-carbon, resource-efficient manufacturing. It recognises that achieving decarbonisation requires building domestic clean-technology capabilities, creating green jobs, and restructuring supply chains. For countries like India, green industrialisation offers a pathway to balance climate commitments with economic development, competitiveness, and inclusive growth, provided it is supported by coherent policies, adequate finance, and global cooperation.
Click to View MoreNational Energy Conservation Day, observed on 14 December, underscores the importance of efficient and responsible energy use in India’s development journey. Through initiatives such as CCTS, PAT, UJALA, PM Surya Ghar, energy-efficient building codes, and behavioural programmes like LiFE, India is reducing energy wastage, strengthening energy security, and advancing its clean-energy and climate goals.
Click to View MoreThe Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to set up India’s first integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing facilities, targeting 6,000 MTPA capacity. It will reduce import dependence, support EVs and renewable energy, and contribute to Net Zero goals. The government also approved Pune Metro Phase 2 and two major railway infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Click to View MoreThe Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Puri (Dec 5–7), hosted by Odisha and the Tony Blair Institute, focuses on “Powering India: Sufficiency, Balance, Innovation.” It supports India’s pillars of energy access, efficiency, sustainability, and security while advancing cooperation, clean energy transition, technology, and Net-Zero 2070 goals.
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