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New Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Odisha CM Majhi kicks off distribution of new ration cards to six lakh beneficiaries
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said his government will construct five lakh houses under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana in the next three years, provide tap water to all houses by 2026 and ration cards to six lakh new beneficiaries. Launching a slew of programmes at a state-level function held in Puri to celebrate Panchayati Raj Divas, the chief minister virtually laid the foundation stones for construction of stadiums in all the 314 blocks at a cost of Rs 4,124 crore. He also distributed subsidies to beneficiaries of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Asserting his government's commitment to strengthening the Panchayati Raj system and prioritising infrastructure development, including electricity, roads, and water supply, the chief minister said, 'Our objective of launching 'Viksit Gaon Viksit Odisha' is to develop each village within five years.' Taking a dig at the previous BJD government for rendering gram sabhas and palli sabhas, the core of the Panchayati Raj system, ineffective, Majhi said his government has taken steps to empower the village committees allowing people to make decisions for their own development. He said the government has set a target to provide drinking water to individual households and roads to every village by 2026. More than 23 lakh houses have been constructed in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), while another four lakh houses are under construction. Assuring that all eligible people will have a pucca house, Majhi said the state government has planned to invest `7,550 crore over three years to provide homes to five lakh poor, destitute, persons with disabilities and people affected by calamities. On this occasion, Majhi distributed new ration cards to eight beneficiaries from different blocks of Puri district. The newly-selected beneficiaries across the state will get the new ration cards in phases. He also distributed financial assistance of `200 crore to over two lakh women beneficiaries under the Subhadra Yojana. These women received Rs 10,000 for two instalments. He also launched three portals of the Panchayati Raj department such as e-Panchayat Sabha, Panchayati Raj Project Management system (PPMIS) and Panchayat Monitoring System developed by NIC. He also released incentive funds worth `32 crore to 613 gram panchayats and felicitated the sarpanch of Sainsa Sasan GP under Nimapara block of Uri district for being recognised as the best nutrition panchayat under the Poshan Abhiyan initiative. Deputy chief ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, Panchayati Raj minister RabiNarayan Naik, Sports minister Suryabanshi Suraj, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister KC Patra and all local MLAs and MP were present on the occasion.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tinsukia DC bags PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration
1 2 Dibrugarh: Tinsukia district commissioner Swapneel Paul was conferred with the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 in the " Holistic Development of Districts " category on Monday. Paul, a 2018-batch IAS officer, received the award from the PM during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, achieving a milestone as the first DC from Tinsukia district to receive the recognition. The award acknowledges his exceptional contributions to the district's integrated development through the successful implementation of key central schemes , including Har Ghar Jal, PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, among others. Under Paul's leadership, Tinsukia witnessed transformative progress in infrastructure, healthcare, women's welfare and rural electrification. His initiatives under Mission Indradhanush and Poshan 2.0 significantly improved vaccination and nutrition levels, while PM SVANidhi and Kisan Credit Card schemes boosted livelihoods. "This award is a recognition of the collective efforts of my team and the people of Tinsukia. Our focus has always been on inclusive growth, ensuring no one is left behind in the journey of development," Paul said.
Times of Oman
07-02-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India achieves 100 GW solar power capacity, on track for 2030 target
New Delhi: India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the nation's commitment to a cleaner, greener future and marks a significant step toward realizing its ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030 set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy release said. Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said India is becoming self-reliant in green energy. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India's energy journey over the past ten years has been historic and inspiring. Initiatives like solar panels, solar parks and rooftop solar projects have brought about revolutionary changes. As a result, today India has successfully achieved the target of 100 GW of solar energy production. In the field of green energy, India is not only becoming self-reliant but is also showing the world a new path," he said. Joshi said that this achievement is powered by the relentless commitment to clear and greener future. The Minister added that PM SuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana is making rooftop solar a household reality and is a game-changer in sustainable energy, empowering every home with clean power. The release said that India's solar power sector has witnessed an extraordinary 3450 per cent increase in capacity over the past decade, rising from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025. As of January 31, 2025, India's total solar capacity installed stands at 100.33 GW, with 84.10 GW under implementation and an additional 47.49 GW under tendering. The country's hybrid and round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy projects are also advancing rapidly, with 64.67 GW under implementation and tendered, bringing the grand total of solar and hybrid projects to 296.59 GW. Solar energy remains the dominant contributor to India's renewable energy growth, accounting for 47 per cent of the total installed renewable energy capacity. In 2024, record-breaking 24.5 GW of solar capacity was added reflecting a more than two-fold increase in solar installations compared to 2023. Last year also saw the installation of 18.5 GW of utility-scale solar capacity, a nearly 2.8 times increase compared to 2023. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are among the top-performing states, contributing significantly to India's total utility-scale solar installations. The rooftop solar sector in India witnessed remarkable growth in 2024, with 4.59 GW of new capacity installed, reflecting a 53 per cent increase compared to 2023. A key driver of this growth has been the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in 2024, which is now nearing 9 lakh rooftop solar installations, enabling households across the country to embrace clean energy solutions. India has also made significant strides in solar manufacturing. In 2014, the country had a limited solar module production capacity of just 2 GW. Over the past decade, this has surged to 60 GW in 2024, establishing India as a global leader in solar manufacturing. With continued policy support, India is on track to achieve a solar module production capacity of 100 GW by 2030. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been implementing key initiatives to scale up renewable energy capacity in India. "This 100 GW milestone in solar energy underscores India's role as a renewable energy powerhouse, ensuring clean, sustainable, and affordable energy access for millions while shaping a self-reliant energy future," the release said.
