Author: PPD Team Date: 07/01/2025
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Author: PPD Team Date: 15/04/2025 The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is in talks with central public sector undertakings (PSUs), including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Indian Railways, for joint development of nuclear power plants. Several states have shown interest in acquiring minority stakes in upcoming nuclear projects. According to NPCIL, state participation would ease land acquisition and clearances, making the projects more feasible. NPCIL already operates a joint venture with IOC and…
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MNRE proposes RLMM rule changes to promote local sourcing
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/04/2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued draft amendments to the procedure for listing or updating wind turbine models in the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM). The proposed changes are aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, tightening cybersecurity controls, and simplifying documentation. Stakeholders have three weeks to submit feedback. The draft mandates domestic sourcing of key components—blades, towers, gearboxes, and generators. A limited exemption applies to…