Published on: April 2, 2024
Snippets : 2 APRIL 2024
Snippets : 2 APRIL 2024
- Namma Metro partnered with Sakriya Charitable Trust to display menstrual hygiene messages at Majestic station, a first for the metro system, promoting women’s health awareness
- Karnataka electrified over 3,400 km of its 3,836 km railway network in the 2023-24 financial year, with recent electrifications including Guledgudda-Bagalkot-Wandal and Holenarasipura-Hassan lines. The completion of these projects brings significant advancements, with plans for electrification extending to various other crucial sections of the railway network across the state
- Ms Sheyphali Sharan takes charge as Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau
- IICA partners with HP India for ‘HP Future Impact Leaders – IICA Certified ESG Professional Programme’ to empower CSR professionals and promote sustainability. HP India offers 100% scholarships to 75 candidates for advanced ESG education, emphasizing inclusivity. The programme includes a six-month course on ESG principles with self-paced learning and interactive sessions by ESG experts. It targets professionals in various ESG-related fields for a comprehensive understanding of national and international frameworks.IICA is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, focusing on capacity-building and governance
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of “above-normal” heatwave conditions in April and May, affecting states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, north Karnataka, Odisha, and western Madhya Pradesh. These heatwaves are attributed to global warming, urbanization, sparse pre-monsoon showers, and the El Nino effect, leading to health, water resource, and energy-related impacts.
- REC Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, was awarded the SKOCH ESG Award 2024 for Renewable Energy Financing, highlighting its contributions to India’s clean energy transition and sustainable projects. The SKOCH ESG Awards recognize exceptional Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in organizations, serving as a benchmark for sustainable investments. REC Limited, established in 1969, provides long-term loans for infrastructure, with a loan book of ₹4.97 Lakh Cr and a strategic role in government schemes like SAUBHAGAYA and DDUGJY. It enjoys high domestic and international ratings for its financial strength.
- The International Energy Agency (IEA) published its Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) annual report for 2023, highlighting achievements in advancing global clean energy transitions. CETP, launched in 2017, supports emerging markets and developing economies through analysis, technical assistance, and capacity building. IEA, founded in 1974 post-oil crisis, is an autonomous inter-governmental organization focusing on shaping a secure, sustainable global energy future through activities like analysis, policy advice, and collaboration with governments, industry, and international organizations.
