JULY 20238TOP STORYBUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILD UP DEMONSTRATION CENTRE TO ADVANCE CLEAN TECHASSAM TO INVEST RS 823 CRORE AS ADDITIONAL EQUITY FOR NUMALIGARH REFINERY EXPANSIONThe Assam government would contribute Rs 823 crore as additional equity to the Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. (NRL) Expansion Project. The state cabinet meeting approved this investment in relation to the state government's "Right issue of Additional Equity Share of 74809091 numbers." The total number of right shares totaling 7823 crore will be divided by the sum of Rs 205.73 crore that the government will release for the first call.At an estimated cost of Rs 28,026 crore, NRL has started a significant expansion project. Refinery expansion from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA, 1,398 km of crude pipeline from Paradeep to Numaligarh, and 605 km of product pipeline from Numaligarh to Siliguri are all being built. The NRL expansion plan, which would involve state expenditure of 728,026 crore.In order to minimise water pollution, the state government has determined that 'Regulation for ldol Immersion' will be included in the Assam Rules, 2022. Identification of approved and indefinitely protected riverbank immersion ghats. Barricades will be erected to prevent slope damage in unprotected sections. Commercial and private river vessels should not moor or anchor at locations designated for permanent idol immersion, and the Water Resources Department should build ramps for idol immersion.The government ruled that before an idol was immersed, worship materials like flowers and other items have to be removed from makeshift ponds with earthen bunds along river banks. synthetic colour use for painting idols is completely prohibited."These rules will ensure a decrease in the use of POP and other harmful materials, such as chemicals and toxic paints, in the creation of idols, specify procedures for idol immersion, and ensure improvement in the water quality of rivers, among other things". The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has built a demonstration centre under the direction of the ministry of power in a key step towards promoting sustainable technology and addressing the critical need for energy efficiency in diverse industry sectors. The facility wants to strengthen capacity-building initiatives and act as a one-stop shop for energy professionals all over India. Additionally, it will promote best practises, stimulate knowledge exchange, and offer significant contributions for national energy strategies.Krishan Pal, a minister of state for power and heavy industries, officially opened the Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra at the National Power Training Institute (NPTI) in Badarpur, New Delhi. To aid in the decarbonization efforts in these areas, the centre aims to develop cutting-edge technologies such as solar thermal, carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS), and hydrogen. The facility will also make it easier to find technology information and present energy-saving innovations.Krishan Pal emphasised the significance of the demonstration centre and how it is consistent with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's objective to advance technical advancement and environmentally friendly business practises in India. The institution is anticipated to assist significant industry sectors in their attempts to increase energy efficiency while boosting the national economy.The Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Alok Kumar, expressed his happiness at presenting the country with this cutting-edge demonstration facility. He emphasised that the institution will be crucial in encouraging energy efficiency and environmentally friendly practises in five important industries: cement, iron and steel, pulp and paper, textiles, and chlor-alkali.
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