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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
NLC arm, Assam Power utility ink pact
CUDDALORE: NIRL Assam Renewables Limited (NARL) and Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) signed a Deed of Agreement on Friday to develop renewable energy projects in Assam. The agreement was formalised during the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave in Guwahati, in the presence of Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other dignitaries. In the first phase, NARL will set up a 500 MW solar power plant at Lahorijan in Karbi Anglong district, part of a planned 1000 MW renewable energy initiative. Under the agreement, APDCL will transfer 8000 bighas of land to NARL for the project's execution. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD of NLC India Limited, said the project reflected the Centre's commitment to sustainable energy transition. He said the solar plant would strengthen the region's energy security, support the Government's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, and empower communities through clean energy. Future plans include Pumped Storage and Battery Energy Storage Systems, which will help Assam meet its Renewable Purchase Obligations and build long-term energy resilience. The agreement underlines the importance of public sector partnerships in expanding green energy infrastructure across the North East.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AP Cabinet nod for new land pooling norms in Amaravati
Vijayawada: The state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, on Tuesday gave its nod for the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Land Pooling Scheme Formulation and Implementation Rules 2025. It also approved several other proposals. Speaking to the media at the Secretariat after the Cabinet meet, Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Minister K Parthasarathy said the land pooling rules were framed with an aim to transform Amaravati into a global city, a financial powerhouse for the state, attracting international educational institutions, establishing an airport, and fulfilling other development requirements. "The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Land Pooling Scheme Formulation and Implementation Rules 2025 have been approved, keeping the future in mind and to ensure competitiveness with other major cities in the country,' Parthasarathy said. All land parcels identified under the land pooling scheme will be brought under a uniform framework, unlike the earlier system where different parcels followed different rules, he added. The government, which already acquired 54,000 acres through land pooling, aims to acquire an additional 40,000 acres to transform the region into a metropolis by integrating Guntur, Vijayawada, Mangalagiri, and Tadepalli. The minister said the land pooling rules had been designed to benefit farmers. Besides the land pooling norms, the Cabinet also approved orders to issue Letters of Agreement (LOA) to three contractors - NCC, Shapoorji Pallonji, and L&T - for the construction of 69 lakh sq ft of office space in Amaravati. These projects include the construction of the Heads of the Departments' towers and the General Administration Department (GAD) towers. Parthasarathy explained that the Cabinet approved orders for NCC to build two GAD towers at Rs 844 crore, L&T to construct another two GAD towers at Rs 1,247 crore, and Shapoorji Pallonji to build HoD towers at Rs 1,423 crore. Similarly, it has given a nod for a proposal to lease 55 acres of land to the Indian Institute of Legal Education and Research at the rate of Re 1 per sq m per annum in Amaravati. Parthasarathy said the state had initially planned to allot land for the institution at Rs 50 lakh per acre, but dropped the idea as the total cost would have been Rs 25 crore, making the project unviable for the institution. Further approvals included the appointment of 40 town planning assistants in CRDA and the establishment of nine more Anna canteens. The Cabinet, led by the Chief Minister, also greenlit the AP Building Rules Amendment proposal, aiming to liberalise building regulations and stimulate construction activity across the state. Additionally, the Cabinet decided to appoint international tennis player Saketh Sai as a deputy collector under the sports quota. Further, the Chief Minister instructed ministers and MLAs to organise meetings in their respective constituencies to highlight the achievements of the NDA government over the past year. He also announced that a door-to-door campaign programme would commence from July 1.
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GMA Network
20-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines Strengthens Water Access in Tingloy Island in Partnership with DENR and PBSP
Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines Inc. (CCFPI) continues to strengthen its commitment to help address water access and waste management in the country. It signed a Memorandum of Agreement on May 20, 2025 to formally launch the Flowing Opportunities: Clean Water, Healthy Ocean, and Entrepreneurship Project, aimed at providing clean water and supporting sustainable livelihoods for the island communities in Tingloy, Batangas. With a 5-year grant from CCFPI, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will work together as key partners in technical support, implementation, and community engagement. (L-R) Ma. Cecilia L. Alcantara, President of CCFPI; Carlos Primo David, DENR Undersecretary for Integrated Environmental Science; Tony Del Rosario, President of Coca-Cola Philippines and Chairman of the Board of CCFPI; and Elvin Ivan Uy, Executive Director of PBSP, during the MOA signing held at the Coca-Cola Philippines office. 'With our water stewardship programs, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines has been helping fund projects to provide access to safe water in local communities in the country,' said Tony Del Rosario. 'The Flowing Opportunities project exemplifies our long-term vision to help build more water-secure communities through innovative and sustainable solutions. Combining clean water access with livelihood opportunities enables us to empower communities while contributing to broader efforts in securing the country's water future.' Del Rosario added. A multi-sector approach to improving water access Tingloy is a remote municipality in Batangas that has long struggled with limited access to clean drinking water. The Flowing Opportunities project will establish two climate-resilient water refilling stations (WRS) in two barangays — Sto. Tomas and San Jose — each tailored to address the unique water challenges of the areas. In Brgy. Sto. Tomas, a solar-powered groundwater treatment facility will treat the area's groundwater supply. Meanwhile, the project will provide Brgy. San Jose with a solar-powered desalination system to convert its high saline water sources into potable water. These systems aim to address the long-standing water scarcity in Tingloy. The idea for the Flowing Opportunities project was conceived during a 2024 learning session hosted by PBSP's Water Alliance and CCFPI. During the event, DENR Undersecretary David noted the role of the private sector to help bring solar-powered water filtration to around 100 island communities as sustainable, community-run enterprises. He emphasized the need for community-led water enterprises that would sell treated water, ensuring both access and long-term sustainability of the systems. CCFPI joined forces with PBSP and DENR to develop a solution that is now underway in Tingloy, bringing safe water access and livelihood opportunities to its underserved communities. 'This initiative exemplifies our shared goal of providing more sustainable water solutions through collaborative effort. By working together, we can make a difference and improve the lives of these communities,' Del Rosario added. Sustaining the flow A key aspect of the Flowing Opportunities project is to build local capacity through the creation of a dedicated water association with an entrepreneurial mindset. PBSP and its partners will work with barangay local government units (BLGUs) to identify suitable people's organizations (POs) to manage the WRS. These POs will be formalized into Water Associations and trained to operate and maintain the system, ensuring its long-term sustainability and empowering the community to become self-sufficient. Beyond access to water, the initiative also supports sustainable solid waste management. Each barangay will be equipped with a materials recovery facility (MRF) or plastic bottle exchange storage. In partnership with Pure Ocean, these structures will serve as hubs for a 'palit-tubig' system, allowing residents to exchange plastic bottles for water to promote recycling and environmental awareness. The total project duration is 65 months, with continuous monitoring and progress reports to be submitted to CCFPI, DENR, and the LGU. This initiative reinforces CCFPI's commitment to water security and community empowerment, and supports The Coca-Cola Company's broader sustainability agenda on water stewardship, waste reduction, and community resilience. This article is a paid press release from Coca-Cola Philippines.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
New TVET ecosystem needed to meet 60,000 engineer target
LANGKAWI: A new ecosystem in education, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), must be accelerated to achieve the government's target of producing 60,000 highly skilled engineers. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said student intake into engineering programmes must also be increased and given more focus. "The country currently needs 60,000 engineers, but we're only able to produce around 6,000 a year. So, we must expedite the development of a new learning ecosystem to meet this target. "We will also focus on school leavers from fully residential schools, in addition to Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) and private Maahad Tahfiz, to encourage their participation in the engineering field," he said. He was speaking to reporters after witnessing the signing of five Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) between Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT) and five industry players in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima'25) here today. Zahid said more Maahad Tahfiz graduates will be recruited to pursue engineering programmes at UniKL and Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), especially in the aerospace field. He said there are currently 1,962 students enrolled in aerospace courses at UniKL, including 129 huffaz graduates from Maahad Tahfiz Ulul Albab. "I am grateful that these huffaz students are well-received not only by UniKL MIAT but also by industry players, as they are able to grasp the syllabus introduced to them and adapt quickly in practical settings," he said. On today's MoAs involving UniKL MIAT and five industry players, Zahid said the collaborations include Galaxy Aerospace, Aerostar Technologies, Global Turbine Asia, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and Pen Aviation. He said these strategic partnerships not only enhance UniKL MIAT's curriculum and technical training, but also strengthen Malaysia's position as a key regional aerospace industry hub. – BERNAMA
Malaysian Reserve
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Accelerate new TVET ecosystem to meet 60,000 engineer target, says Ahmad Zahid
LANGKAWI — A new ecosystem in education, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), must be accelerated to achieve the government's target of producing 60,000 highly skilled engineers. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (picture) said student intake into engineering programmes must also be increased and given more focus. 'The country currently needs 60,000 engineers, but we're only able to produce around 6,000 a year. So, we must expedite the development of a new learning ecosystem to meet this target. 'We will also focus on school leavers from fully residential schools, in addition to Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) and private Maahad Tahfiz, to encourage their participation in the engineering field,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after witnessing the signing of five Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) between Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT) and five industry players in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA'25) here today. Ahmad Zahid said more Maahad Tahfiz graduates will be recruited to pursue engineering programmes at UniKL and Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), especially in the aerospace field. He said there are currently 1,962 students enrolled in aerospace courses at UniKL, including 129 huffaz graduates from Maahad Tahfiz Ulul Albab. 'I am grateful that these huffaz students are well-received not only by UniKL MIAT but also by industry players, as they are able to grasp the syllabus introduced to them and adapt quickly in practical settings,' he said. On today's MoAs involving UniKL MIAT and five industry players, Ahmad Zahid said the collaborations include Galaxy Aerospace, Aerostar Technologies, Global Turbine Asia, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad and Pen Aviation. He said these strategic partnerships not only enhance UniKL MIAT's curriculum and technical training, but also strengthen Malaysia's position as a key regional aerospace industry hub. — BERNAMA
