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Waste Management to Waste ‘Resource’ Management
31 Jan 26

Waste Management to Waste ‘Resource’ Management

Waste Management to Waste ‘Resource’ Management The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, in a move towards a “Zero Waste” India. These rules will supersede the decade-old 2016 framework, are set to come into full effect on April 1, 2026. The goal is clear: […]
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20 Jan 26

Startup Ecosystem in India, and the way forward

#Startup #Ecosystem in #India, and the way forward – While #India positions as the world’s third-largest ecosystem, has registered less than a half of that of #USA. Global Startup Snapshot: 2026 Comparison Silicon Valley/US leads the #startups race and remains the hub for global innovation esp.  Agentic AI and Bio-convergence, due to their access to […]
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CoalSETU – The Bridge for self-reliance in #energy
16 Jan 26

CoalSETU – The Bridge for self-reliance in #energy

CoalSETU – The Bridge for self-reliance in #energy CoalSETU isn’t a free-for-all; it is a structured, transparent mechanism designed to prevent hoarding and market distortion. Here are the “Ground Rules”: The “No Traders” Rule To ensure that coal reaches actual manufacturers and creates real economic value, traders are barred from the CoalSETU window. Only actual […]
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The SHAKTI Coal Policy
02 Jan 26

The SHAKTI Coal Policy

The SHAKTI Coal Policy As #India marches toward its goal of becoming a $5$ trillion economy, energy demand is skyrocketing. While the long-term goal remains a transition to green energy, coal remains the “stabilizer” of the Indian grid. The SHAKTI Policy ensures that this transition is managed efficiently, transparently, and—most importantly—affordably. Scheme for Harnessing and […]
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ChaloIndia Campaign: A Global Invite
27 Dec 25

ChaloIndia Campaign: A Global Invite

#ChaloIndia Campaign: A Global Invite The goal of reaching 100 million #international visitors by 2047, the current roadmap is a mix of digital ease, cultural preservation, and a massive invite from the Indian diaspora with the key pillars of India’s grand plan. #Visa #Reforms and #Digital Ease Entry processes have undergone a significant overhaul to […]
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24 Dec 25

MGNREGA- Refined

Government of India has passed the #VB-GRAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and #Ajeevika #Mission – Gramin), replacing the long-standing #MGNREGA framework. This marks a major shift in rural employment policy, expanding guaranteed work days, altering funding structures, and aligning with the #ViksitBharat2047 vision. Background Since 2005, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has been […]
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20 Dec 25

SHANTI – a Paradigm shift in India’s #energy #policy

SHANTI – a Paradigm shift in India’s #energy #policy #India has passed the #Sustainable #Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India #SHANTI Bill, 2025, repealing the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) of 2010. SHANTI breaks this “nuclear glass ceiling” the exclusive domain of the […]
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