According to the Economic Survey 2022–23, the Indian market for electric cars (EVs) is anticipated to increase to one million units annually sales by 2030 and generate five million direct and indirect jobs
The budget has allocated Rs 35,000 crore for capital expenditures related to the energy transition and targets 5 MT of Green Hydrogen production by 2030
The issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds would also lead to a greater flow of capital into green projects and entities undertaking such projects
The survey observed that the country has already achieved its NDC targets of 40% installed non-fossil fuel electric capacity
Senior representatives from across the industry, government, civil society and academia from NER states come together to share experiences and learnings
In her inaugural speech heralding the Budget session, President Droupadi Murmu said that India's achievement of its goal of generating 40% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources has bolstered its ambition to reach net zero by 2070
India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant said that India has met its NDC goals nine years earlier than expected
The significance accorded to millets and the commitment to end sickle cell anaemia by 2047, showcases Union Budget's strong engagement with health and nutrition
Economic Survey 2023 discussed the accomplishments of India's healthcare and nutritional programmes
According to the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, more than 1.53 lakh villages in India have reported having "Har Ghar Jal," which means that every home has access to safe drinking water from a tap
While the digitisation of India’s healthcare has already begun with the push given by government schemes like Make in India, Startup India and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, the budding start-ups in the space will only make it more robust
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The state government has hiked the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for millets, including for Jowar by 73 per cent, Bajra by 65 per cent, and Ragi by 88 per cent
Scientists are working on how to increase the shelf life of products made from coarse grains without compromising on their nutritional value
Noting that the sector is performing well, the survey adds, it needs “re- orientation” due to factors like climate change, low levels of productivity and increase in input costs
The conservation plan will include creating awareness among local farmers regarding improved crop production technologies, efficient water application tools, plant protection and nutrient management
During a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Singh said that India is assisting farmers in lowering their carbon footprint through the use of green ammonia and solar water pumps
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