In a major boost to India’s clean energy ambitions, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Friday commissioned the country’s first and deepest geothermal wells at Puga Valley in Ladakh, marking a significant step towards establishing India’s first geothermal power plant and advancing the vision of a carbon-neutral Ladakh.
Amid global turmoil and resultant impacts on global energy networks, India has firmly stood on its climate and clean energy agenda, towards its long-term goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Modi’s arrival in Oslo in a post on X, saying he was received at the airport by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
In this context, the Delhi government is said to be exploring and examining the possibility of having a green budget that could contribute towards striking a balance between economic growth and protection of the environment in the capital.
Addressing the India-Canada CEO Forum, Modi said the relationship was entering a transformative phase marked by renewed trust and clarity, despite global economic uncertainty.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister described the achievement as “commendable” and praised citizens for adopting solar power.
A key highlight of this project is the strategic unbundling of the scope into multiple packages, all of which were executed directly by TPREL.
The first milestone was the synchronization of the 3rd Unit (Unit #1 of 250 MW) with the National Grid, successfully accomplished at 21:00 hours on 31.01.2026
A quiet shift is taking place in global diplomacy. Over the past few months, a steady stream of Western leaders has found its way to Beijing, braving political criticism at home and uncertainty abroad.
According to the national portal, more than 58.36 lakh applications have been received across the country so far, while more than 10.94 lakh applications have been registered in Uttar Pradesh alone.
