Ground Report Desk

MNRE has unveiled guidelines for implementing the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for 1,000 MW offshore wind power projects. This initiative aims to boost India's renewable energy capacity and promote offshore wind power generation.

Major renewable energy firms pledge significant capacity. RIL commits 100,000 MW, others follow. Manufacturing commitments for solar PV, cells, modules. Union Minister urges investment in India's growing renewable sector.

Web story| A baby pygmy hippo's journey from viral stardom to facing harassment. Moo-Deng's story unfolds at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo, capturing hearts worldwide.

भारत के प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने सोमवार को गुजरात के गांधीनगर जिले में चौथी वैश्विक नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा निवेशक बैठक (री-इन्वेस्ट) 2024 का उद्घाटन किया।  सम्मेलन का आयोजन नवीन और नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा मंत्रालय (एमएनआरई) द्वारा किया गया था।

Web Story| The anticipated Vande Metro train was renamed Namo Bharat Rapid Rail just before its inaugural run, connecting Bhuj and Ahmedabad over 359 km in 5.45 hours.

Web Story | Narayan Singh, a farmer from Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, has dedicated his life to saving peacocks. He has rescued over 2,500 peacocks so far.

Anupam Sharma, IFS officer, received the Eco Warrior Award 2024 for his remarkable work in forest protection, cracking down on teak smuggling, and reclaiming over 1,000 hectares of forest land.

Web Story| Heavy rainfall continues in Sawai Madhopur, causing a flood-like situation, disrupting daily life, and overflowing dams. NDRF, SDRF, and Civil Defense teams are on alert, relief efforts are underway, and people advised to stay safe and indoors.

Madhya Pradesh is hit hard by intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and school closures. Rainfall in many districts exceeds normal levels, with significant damage reported. Dam gates opened to manage water levels.

IMD has issued an urgent alert for extreme heavy rain and lightning in parts of Madhya Pradesh, including red alerts for eight districts. Significant rainfall has been recorded, with ongoing heavy rain expected.