Budget 2023 | What are the Centre’s initiatives for ‘Green Growth’ and energy transition?
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Budget 2023 | What are the Centre’s initiatives for ‘Green Growth’ and energy transition?

The Hindu  

In the bid to reduce the carbon intensity of the Indian economy, meet clean energy targets, and provide large-scale green job opportunities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures for “Green Growth” while presenting the Union Budget on Wednesday, including initiatives related to green fuel, green farming, green mobility, green buildings, and green equipment. The Minister listed “Green Growth” as one of the seven priorities of this year’s Budget, citing that India is moving toward net zero carbon emissions by 2070 to usher in usher in green industrial and economic transition. Ms. Sitharaman highlighted the green initiatives being carried out in line with this priority: Green Hydrogen: The Minister announced an outlay of ₹19,700 crore for the recently launched National Green Hydrogen Mission, which she said will facilitate the transition of the economy to low carbon intensity, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and make the country “assume technology and market leadership in this sunrise sector”. Energy transition: The budget provides ₹35,000 crores for priority capital investment toward energy transition, net zero objectives, and energy security by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Live Mint  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations

The Hindu  

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Union Budget 2024: What Is Climate Finance Taxonomy That Govt Wants To Develop? Explained

ABP News  

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Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure
8 months ago

Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure

The Hindu  

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Budget 2024: A blueprint for sustainable growth and employment
8 months ago

Budget 2024: A blueprint for sustainable growth and employment

The Hindu  

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8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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The budget echoes the Developed India vision
8 months ago

The budget echoes the Developed India vision

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has meticulously assessed India’s economic vitality. New Delhi, India - July 23, 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Post Budget Press Conference at National Media Centre, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Budget 2024 unveiled a comprehensive strategy built on nine foundational pillars — agriculture, employment, inclusive development, manufacturing and services, urban …

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Budget 2024: Key announcements by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

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Budget 2024 Tomorrow: What government can do to achieve the net zero emission target
8 months ago

Budget 2024 Tomorrow: What government can do to achieve the net zero emission target

Live Mint  

The Indian economy has grown steadily in the last fiscal year, with the real Gross Domestic Product estimated to have grown by 8.2% in FY 2023-24, compared to the 7% growth seen in FY 2022-23. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector plays an important role in the growth of the Indian economy, with the share of MSME Gross Value …

Economic Survey 2023-24: Balancing growth and green goals a tightrope walk for India
8 months ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: Balancing growth and green goals a tightrope walk for India

The Hindu  

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Union Budget 2024: Why energy and infrastructure sector need government attention
8 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024: Why energy and infrastructure sector need government attention

Firstpost  

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Can green credits benefit India’s forests?
11 months ago

Can green credits benefit India’s forests?

The Hindu  

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Green Hydrogen Dreams: India’s Path To A $0.5 Trillion Opportunity By 2050
1 year ago

Green Hydrogen Dreams: India’s Path To A $0.5 Trillion Opportunity By 2050

ABP News  

New Delhi, March 22: Hydrogen is expected to serve 10 to 20% of the energy demand of the world by 2050. Green hydrogen is a known clean energy source that only emits water vapour. Relevance of Green Hydrogen in Modern Scenario Green hydrogen is gaining relevance in modern times as it has the potential to address numerous pressing environmental challenges. …

Budget session: Poll promises to be met in phased manner, focus on green initiatives, says Himachal governor
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget session: Poll promises to be met in phased manner, focus on green initiatives, says Himachal governor

Hindustan Times  

The state government is committed to fulfilling all poll promises in a phased manner and lack of funds would not come in the way of development, Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said on Wednesday in his ceremonial address to the budget session. Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and leader …

Budget 2024: Highlights of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024: Highlights of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2024 Interim Budget in Parliament today, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections expected to be held mid-year. On the direct taxation front, Ms. Sitharaman proposed to withdraw outstanding tax demands up to ₹25,000 for the period up to the financial year 2009-10 and up to ₹10,000 for financial years 2010-11 to 2014-15. On the …

Green measures announced by Finance Minister in Interim Budget
1 year, 1 month ago

Green measures announced by Finance Minister in Interim Budget

The Hindu  

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Union Budget | Centre to expand electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infra
1 year, 1 month ago

Union Budget | Centre to expand electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infra

The Hindu  

The government will expand the electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infra, and e-buses for public transport networks will be encouraged, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Ms. Sitharaman, in her pre-election Budget, which is technically a vote on account and popularly termed an interim Budget, also said the blending of compressed biogas into compressed natural …

Rural Housing scheme - Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman highlights progress toward 3 crore rural houses, plans for additional 2 crore in next five years
1 year, 1 month ago

Rural Housing scheme - Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman highlights progress toward 3 crore rural houses, plans for additional 2 crore in next five years

The Hindu  

The country is close to achieving the target of 3 crore houses under the rural housing scheme and two crore more will be constructed in the next five years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first instalment of ₹540 crore to one lakh beneficiaries of a …

Budget Highlights 2024: Rooftop solarisation, housing for middle class, charging of EVs
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget Highlights 2024: Rooftop solarisation, housing for middle class, charging of EVs

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim budget ahead of the end of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The 2024 interim budget presentation brought forth a slew of transformative initiatives aimed at bolstering various sectors of the economy and addressing pressing societal challenges. From innovative schemes fostering renewable energy adoption to strategic investments in healthcare and agriculture, …

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