Niti Aayog to Launch SDG India Index & Dashboard 2019-20 on Dec 30 Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy With an aim to track and showcase the country’s updated position in its SDG journey, government think-tank Niti Aayog will be launching its second edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index and Dashboard 2019–20. The Second Index & Dashboard 2019 will be released at the Niti Aayog office in New Delhi on December […] Read more
EVs to Cost as Much as Conventional Vehicles in 2-3 Years: NITI Aayog CEO Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant says that the falling cost of batteries could pull down the price of EVs at par with conventional vehicles in the coming years Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said that the falling cost of electric vehicle batteries could pull down the cost of EVs and bring it at par […] Read more
NITI Aayog Asks Oil Ministry To Help Install EV Chargers at Petrol Pumps Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NITI Aayog has directed the Petroleum Ministry to install EV charging infrastructure on 1000 petrol pumps The think-tank, NITI Aayog has asked the Petroleum ministry to help set up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at 1,000 petrol stations across the country. The industry executives, however, have doubts over the plan and say the move requires […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Best in Providing Clean and Affordable Energy: NITI Aayog Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable sources constitute 100 percent of total installed generating capacity of electricity in three States and four UTs. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index which was released by NITI Aayog recently has ranked Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Gujarat as the top states for providing affordable and clean energy to their population. […] Read more
Renewable Purchase Obligations Should be Strictly Enforced: NITI Aayog Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document outlines a slew of measures to reform the energy sector of the country. NITI Aayog recently published its latest strategy document ‘Strategy for New India @75’ in which it has recommended that renewable purchase obligations should be strictly enforced. Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document […] Read more
NITI Aayog Proposes Penalty of Rs 12,000 on Polluting Vehicles Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy NITI Aayog is making use of the ‘polluter pays’ principle to justify this levy of Rs 12,000 on every new purchase of petrol and diesel vehicles. With a motive of raising funds for incentivising electric vehicles, the government is mulling imposing a fee on the purchase of new petrol and diesel cars. The government is […] Read more
Exicom Installs Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Station at NITI Aayog Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy EXICOM is offering both off the shelf as well as customized solutions for residential and public charging for two and three-wheelers, passenger segment, and commercial vehicles. The Indian government’s premier policy think tank has installed an Exicom fast charging station for electric vehicles at the organization’s office in New Delhi. Minister for Road Transport & […] Read more
Renewable energy capacity of 100 GW should be achieved by 2019-20 Niti Aayog Updated On Mon, Aug 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog has set for the government an ambitious goal of 100 giga watt of clean energy by 2019-20 and wants financial provision for generation and infrastructure rather than just capacity creation. Premier think-tank Niti Aayog has set for the government an ambitious goal of 100 giga watt of clean energy by 2019-20 and wants […] Read more
Rooftop Solar to Become the Norm in the Country by 2040: Niti Aayog Updated On Thu, Jun 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to the Niti Aayog’s draft, the share of solar and wind is expected to be 14-18 per cent and 9-11 per cent in electricity, and 3-5 per cent and 2-3 per cent in the primary commercial energy mix respectively, by 2040. Rooftop solar set-ups would become the norm in the country by 2040, according […] Read more
