Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II – ISTS for 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II – Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) project for 13 GW renewable energy project in Ladakh.   The estimated cost of this project, to be established by the financial year 2029-30, is Rs 20,773.70 crore. 40 percent i.e. Rs 8,309.48 crore will be provided to the project as Central Financial Assistance (CFA).   Considering the complex terrain, adverse climatic conditions and sensitivity of defense boundaries of the Ladakh region , Power…

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MEITY moves fast and signs MoU with IBM on Quantum, AI & Semiconductor

IBM today announced the signing of three Memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with three entities engaged with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to advance and accelerate innovation in AI, Semiconductor and quantum technology for India. This body of work will aim to accelerate India’s comprehensive national strategy for AI, strengthen efforts to be self-reliant in Semiconductors and advance its National Quantum Mission.   These MoUs will help MeitY access IBM’s expertise to build and advance India’s Competency and scale its growth mission in the AI, semiconductor and quantum…

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