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Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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4 July 2011 India's first renewable energy based smart mini-grid system commissioned The Economic Times
4 July 2011 India's first renewable energy based smart mini-grid system commissioned The Economic Times
26 June 2011 Bangladesh: Master plan taken to reach electricity to every village by 2021 Energy Bangla
24 June 2011 ADB targets solar power projects in Pakistan Business Recorder
21 June 2011 ADB grants Rs 13 billion for the development of sustainable power sector in Sri Lanka Asian Tribune
14 June 2011 Pakistan: Government prepares 15-year plan for energy generation; Hydel projects of 524 MW capacity to be built Hydro World
14 June 2011 Philippines launches renewable energy roadmap Bioenergy site
13 June 2011 India: Fuel-efficiency stars on cars from April 2012 The Pioneer
13 June 2011 LNG holds promise for Indonesia Downstream Today

 
India: Rs 2000 million for clean energy fund
The Tribune, 1 March 2011

The government has promised to resolve vexed environmental issues in a time bound manner and provided for the Environment Ministry a minor increase in the Budget, taking the allocation up to Rs 24,919.7 million from Rs 23,855.2 million in the financial year 2010/11. The Finance Minister has put on the table Rs 2000 million for NCEF (National Clean Energy Fund) for protection of forests. The Budget has provided another Rs 2000 million for cleaning "many rivers and lakes of cultural and historical significance". Additional green efforts come in the form of concessions to environment friendly items. The government will also launch the National Mission for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in collaboration with stakeholders to provide green and clean transportation for the masses. The Finance Minister has given tax exemptions to hybrid and electric vehicles, LED bulbs and fixtures and solar lanterns.  Read full story...