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India targets 105.56 GW pumped storage capacity by 2035-36

The Press Information Bureau announced on 19 October 2026 that India is scaling up Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), which act as "water batteries" to store renewable energy. The Central Electricity Authority has mapped a pathway to commission 100.81 GW of new projects by 2035-36, bringing total capacity to 105.56 GW.

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PIB Delhi
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19 October 2026
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Government launches shipbuilding insurance and sets 2027 deadline for port reforms

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced on 13 October 2026 that the 21st Maritime State Development Council meeting in Mumbai has set new targets for maritime growth. The government launched two credit risk insurance products, the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders for domestic projects, to protect shipyards from payment delays.

Who it affects
all ports; shipbuilders
When · Where
By 1 March 2027: implementation of ONOP reforms and integration with Maritime Single Window (+2 more) · Several states
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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13 October 2026
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National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 2.02 crore for biodiversity conservation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 10 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 2.02 crore to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 3 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. These funds, collected as Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) contributions from seed-sector companies for using biological resources like rice and tomato, are intended to support biodiversity conservation and local community livelihoods.

Who it affects
State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils
When · Where
On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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Dated
10 October 2026
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