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Industry News: Information and Communications
Shaping the future of manufacturing in Indiaedit
The global manufacturing landscape is being transformed by digital technologies such as the “internet of things” and robotics collectively called “Fourth Industrial Revolution” or “Industry 4.0”. Huge efficiency and productivity gains are being realized through cost reductions, quality improvements, customization and a quantum leap in performance.
IoTManufacturingBlockchain What, Why and next what?edit
The land record management is another interesting use case. If we look at the broader picture, All legal proceedings can be leveraged using block chain. This will help in making sure the public documents have transparency and change log available for viewing.
Block ChainIoTHow IoT and AI is changing the face of rural healthcareedit
For Indian healthcare, the game changer will be the combination of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The challenge is to bring in new generation of healthcare solutions at the primary care level, with focus on preventive care.
HealthcareIoTIndustry News: Education
Considering Engineering? These Sectors Have Better Job Prospectedit
It is high time that engineers re-skill themselves to meet the industry demands and also start looking towards other booming sectors.
Engineering
Smart-touch educationedit
Given the varied challenges facing the Indian education system today, the launch of three digital platforms — Swayam, Swayam Prabha and National Academic Depository — should usher India into a new era of school and higher educational reforms.
EducationUncategorized
A primer on India’s nuclear energy sectoredit
Nuclear energy is undoubtedly most controversial, yet critical part for India’s future energy security. As we know India’s annual energy demand is expected to rise to 800 GW by 2032, it is very important to consider every source of energy in the optimum energy mix. Arguments in favor of nuclear energy become even more compelling if we consider vast thorium reserves that India have. Yet there are strong and reasonable apprehensions against
Renewable Energy
GST impact on renewable power: Concerns delay auctions in Gujaratedit
The state electricity board of Gujarat has extended the deadline to receive bids to develop solar and wind projects of 500 MW each. The decision was taken after prospective bidders wanted more time as “there is no clarity on GST rates”. The final date for bid submissions for both solar and wind projects have been extended to July 24 from July 10. Bidders also said Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) set the deadline at a relatively short span of 25 days after the pre-bid conference.
Renewable EnergyPiyush Goyal urges states to clear arrears of renewable energy companiesedit
By Rachita Prasad
The central government is persuading states to clear their arrears to renewable energy companies, which are faced with the challenge of repaying debt amid muted cash flows, power minister Piyush Goyal said
Renewable EnergyThermal power rates to stay under stressedit
Despite the lowest slab of GST on coal, thermal power would be costlier in the days ahead and, thus, more uncompetitive against solar power, where rates are falling to record lows.
Renewable EnergyPromise of renewable energyedit
Consternation concerning climate change and global warming, primarily due to the overuse of fossil fuels, as expressed in the United Nations Climate Change Conference that was held in Paris and other conferences has led several countries to explore renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. Global carbon dioxide levels have already crossed the 400 ppm mark.
Renewable EnergySolar energy storage manufacturers want lower GST levy on batteriesedit
By Twesh Mishra
Solar energy storage manufacturers have sought lowering the Goods and Services Tax levy on batteries.
Solar Energy