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Centre lays out guidelines for 4G tower installation in protected areas

The proposal also requires detailed plans encompassing location, logistics, renewable energy usage, and the Chief Wildlife Warden's assessment of future impacts on wildlife management

Most cities on path to achieve national clean air target; Varanasi leads

The government allocated Rs 9,631 crore to reduce the levels of particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller by 40 per cent in 131 cities by 2026 from the 2017 levels

One Nation, One Pass: Forest produce portal gets 24K applications

Transit permits are issued for tree species that are regulated, while the users can self-generate No Objection Certificates for exempted species

Reserve forest: Govt allows delay in notification of compensatory land

Environmentalists say the move could vitiate the intent of Forest (Conservation) Rules, which require state governments to certify that compensatory afforestation land is available

The impetus should originate in states: Union minister Pralhad Joshi

In an interview with Nitin Kumar, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says the government has taken proactive steps to develop a secure supply chain for critical minerals

Supreme Court's stay will hurt sector, says mining industry experts

Petitioner argues EIA ineffective if damage already done

Finance Ministry approves additional Rs 1,500 cr for FAME-II scheme

Govt had till Dec 26 utilised Rs 8,948 crore of the Rs 10,000 cr allocated under the scheme

Deadline nearing, 70% of FAME target met, 1.22 mn vehicles supported so far

The target is for more than 1.74 million electric vehicles

Offshore mining: Rules to be eased to bring small players to auction table

Proposed plan involves cap of Rs 100 cr each for performance security and upfront payment for a PL

Potential bidders set to get three chances in offshore mineral auction

The Ministry of Mines, has also restricted the bid security for 'Production Lease' to Rs 10 crore, contrasting with the Rs 50 crore limit for onshore auctions

EV industry set to end its best sales year in spite of subsidy cuts

This year marked a reduction in subsidies for electric two-wheelers (e2W), a category that constitutes around 55% of the overall EV sales

India set to acquire five lithium blocks in Argentina spotted by KABIL

To invest Rs 200 crore over 5 years for exploration and development

India to provide duty cuts in FTA only if UK increases localisation to 45%

The UK side has also opposed India's proposal to provide duty cuts for electric vehicles priced above $85,000

India set to launch first-ever offshore mineral auction in Q1CY24

Critical minerals are defined as those that are essential to the economic and national security of a nation but that have a supply chain vulnerable to disruption

Extend FAME-II, set deadline for polluting vehicles: Parliament committee

To maximise the environmental decarbonisation benefits of EVs, the establishment of solar-powered EV charging stations is essential, the Committee said

MHI introduces amendment to automobile wheel rim quality control order

Each two-wheeler manufacturer is also permitted to import a maximum of 70,000 units of two-wheeler automotive wheel rims for manufacturing 35,000 vehicles

100 critical mineral blocks to be auctioned before Feb 2024: Mines minister

Around 15 offshore blocks will also be auctioned in March

India cautious as Tesla yet to share electric vehicle launch pricing

The Texas-headquartered electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has not disclosed pricing details for the introduction of its cars in the Indian market

In a first, exploration licences to private agencies for mineral projects

A total of 17 projects, including 11 of critical minerals, provided to the five NPEAs are in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Gujarat and Karnataka

Digging deeper: Govt expects production of critical minerals in 4 years

Aims to expedite processes to hasten clearances, auction