National Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy Policy 2018
On May 14, 2018, the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy was introduced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) with the goal to make use of the complementing features of solar and wind energy
Category Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Mission for Cotton Productivity (2025-26)
In the 2025-26 Budget, cotton farmers, who suffer from low productivity, have been provided with a huge relief with the announcement of a five-year Cotton Productivity Mission. The Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE) is the Nodal Department, responsible for the implementation of the Mission.
Beyond Policy: Unpacking the Evolution of the Integrated Watershed Management Programme’s Development Component (2009-10)
The Integrated Watershed Management Program (IWMP) was launched in 2009–10 after an urgent demand for a unified, landscape-based strategy for natural resource management emerged from these overlapping vulnerabilities.
Strengthening India’s Climate Resilience: Evaluating the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008 and Its Mission Framework
The missions were launched under the broader National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) on 30th June 2008, which was announced by the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change (PMCCC).
The National Bio Energy Programme 2022
The National Bioenergy Programme is a significant initiative by the Government of India to promote the sustainable use of biomass and other renewable resources for energy production. This program aligns with India's climate goals and supports rural development, waste management, and energy security. Bioenergy, by definition, refers to energy derived from organic materials like agricultural residues, animal waste, and other biodegradable materials. It is considered a clean, renewable source of energy that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels while addressing environmental concerns. The National Bioenergy Programme was launched under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to unify and enhance various existing bioenergy schemes.
Advancing Renewable Integration Through India’s Green Energy Corridor 2015
The concept of a Green Energy Corridor has emerged from a 2012 study by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL); the study highlighted that the existing infrastructure is not capable of handling the anticipated surge in renewable energy. Following the study, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited submitted a detailed Green Energy Corridor report in September 2012. The report highlighted the need for a dedicated transmission infrastructure for large-scale solar and wind power plants. Green Energy Corridor as a project was implemented and formally started in 2015, with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) playing a central role in its planning and execution.
National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) 2024: A Framework for Integrated Urban Governance
NUDM was launched as a new scheme in 2024, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs along with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,