electrification

Indian Railways is working in a mission mode to become "net zero carbon emitter" before 2020, the government said.

Power and New Renewable Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh said that India’s electricity demand recorded a new high of over 200 gigawatts

While the Modi government’s successful actions to address climate change in India have become a template for various governments globally, especially in the developing world, the achievements have been under-appreciated in India.

Saubhagya Scheme reaches far-flung villages along the LoC.

Keran, Mundian, and Patruu villages near LoC in Kashmir get electricity after completion of a electrification project

The government is committed to ensuring 24x7 access to electricity for all by March 31, 2019

Apart from a pick-up in industrial production, a reduction in the average duration of power cuts also played a role in increased power demand

The International Energy Agency said that electrification will also boost productivity, spur innovation and enhance well being.

Electrification of tracks also help in improving the signalling system, which enhances safety on the tracks.

We had to wait 70 years for this achievement