Tag: Piyush Goyal
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Piyush Goyal launches self-help book
Union Minister of Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal has launched a self-helpbook on establishing a credible business and making profit. Titled "The Entrepreneur's Guidebook," (Norton Press/pp 120/Rs 295) the book is authored by Suresh Bharwani, Chairman and Managing Director of Jetking Infotrain Limited. Speaking on the occasion, Piyush Goyal said, "We …
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April 4, 2017 -
Government to modernise all power plants
In its aim to provide 24X7 supply of electricity across the country, the Centre plans to modernise all power plants to increase their capacity as well as reduce pollution levels. Powere Minister Piyush Goyal told the Lok Sabha today, “All these power plants of NTPC, which are more than 25 years old, and together produced …
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March 16, 2017 -
Govt will not rush to set up ultra mega power project in Bihar: Piyush Goyal
The government will not rush to set up ultra mega power project in Bihar as it could mean costly power to the people, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday by Power Minister Piyush Goyal . Responding to supplementariesPiyush Goyal said the government would prefer to adopt a "calibrated" approach in setting up an ultra mega …
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March 16, 2017 -
Goyal credits Modi for UP, Uttarakhand victory
Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the UP and Uttarakhand assembly election results and said this is the victory of people of UP and Uttarakhand. "Today nation is standing with PM Modi. This is the victory of people of UP and Uttarakhand," the Union minister said. Prime Minister …
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March 11, 2017 -
Cash source of black money generation: Goyal
Dismissing talk about corruption levels going up after demonetisation with tax officials allegedly asking for heavier bribes, Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that it is currency which is the source of black money generation. "The flow of generation of black money begins with currency," Goyal said at the EY Enterpreneur of the Year …
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February 24, 2017 -
Wind power tariffs drop to record low of Rs.3.46 per unit
In a recent auction, conducted by state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), wind power tariff dropped to record low of Rs.3.46 per unit. “After Solar cost reduction below Rs.3/unit, Wind power cost down to Rs.3.46/unit through transparent auction,” Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, adding, “A green future awaits India”. The tariff-based …
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February 24, 2017 -
Cabinet okays doubling of solar power generation to 40,000 MW
Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said solar energy generation will be doubled from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW. “Cabinet approves capacity hike from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW of scheme for development of solar parks,” Goyal said, addressing media about the Cabinet decisions on encouraging solar power use. The minister announced the government's …
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February 22, 2017 -
Cabinet okays doubling of solar power generation to 40,000 MW
Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said solar energy generation will be doubled from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW. “Cabinet approves capacity hike from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW of scheme for development of solar parks,” Goyal said, addressing media about the Cabinet decisions on encouraging solar power use. The minister announced the government's …
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February 22, 2017 -
Cabinet okays doubling of solar power generation to 40,000 MW
Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said solar energy generation will be doubled from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW. “Cabinet approves capacity hike from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW of scheme for development of solar parks,” Goyal said, addressing media about the Cabinet decisions on encouraging solar power use. The minister announced the government's …
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February 22, 2017 -
India looking to acquire coking coal assets abroad
India is looking at acquiring coking coal assets abroad as the country lacks the requisite technology for the commercial exploitation of reserves, Coal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament on Monday. State miner "Coal India Ltd (CIL) is scouting for acquiring coking coal assets abroad, as India is faced with constraints of techno-commercially viable …
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February 6, 2017 -
Smart meters can be game changers in long run: Piyush Goyal
Outlining the need for smart and efficient electrical appliances, Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said smart meters can be a game changer in long-term planning for the power sector. "Smart meter can be a game changer when it comes to planning for the electricity sector in the long run," Goyal said at an event …
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January 23, 2017 -
India poised for huge growth in solar energy: Goyal
India is poised for huge growth in solar energy and it won't stop at the 100GW solar power target to be achieved by 2022, Power Minister Piyush Goyal has said. "The 100 gigawatt target for solar should not be a constraint. India won't stop at 100 GW," Goyal said addressing the first India-specific session at …
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January 16, 2017 -
Goyal lauds “Amma” for supporting UDAY last year
Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday lauded former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa for her "ability to grasp intricate subject quickly" and appreciated "Amma" for supporting UDAY scheme during his meeting with her in July last year. After signing an MoU on Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) Scheme with Tamil Nadu here …
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January 9, 2017 -
Goyal lauds “Amma” for supporting UDAY last year
Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday lauded former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa for her "ability to grasp intricate subject quickly" and appreciated "Amma" for supporting UDAY scheme during his meeting with her in July last year. After signing an MoU on Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) Scheme with Tamil Nadu here …
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January 9, 2017 -
Goyal lauds “Amma” for supporting UDAY last year
Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday lauded former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa for her "ability to grasp intricate subject quickly" and appreciated "Amma" for supporting UDAY scheme during his meeting with her in July last year. After signing an MoU on Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) Scheme with Tamil Nadu here …
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January 9, 2017 -
India counts on Japan for eco-friendly cars’ logistics: Goyal
India has sought Japan's expertise in providing stable and adequate power across the country, as well as for developing battery-powered cars as part of an ambitious sales target of 6-7 million units, officials said on Monday. "Grid integration, stability and electrical mobility are major priorities for the government," Power Minister Piyush Goyal said here inaugurating the …
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January 9, 2017 -
Telangana, Assam join Uday discom debt scheme
With Telangana and Assam joining the central government's Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) and Tamil Nadu coming on board next week, over 90 per cent of the debt of state electricity distribution companies will be covered by the debt restructuring scheme for discoms, an official statement said on Wednesday. "An overall net benefit of approximately …
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January 5, 2017