The state government of Maharashtra formulated a new Renewable Energy Policy, with goals of implementing 17,360 MW of transmission system connected power projects to renewable energy sources, by the year 2025. Dinesh Waghmare, Principal Secretary (Energy) at the Fourth Edition of ‘CII Renew India 2021’ announced on Thursday.

MSME traders will now receive education, hands-on training, resources and guidance on mobilizing their companies, owing to the India Digital Trade Facilitation Forum (IDTFF). Digital payments company Paypal and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade have entered an MoU which will enable SME traders to commercially digitize their enterprises,marketing, upscaling and help them in the efficient cross-border movements.
Karnataka CM, Besavaraj Bommai met a delegation from Sweden along with several Indian and Swedish companies on the prospects of investing in the state. The Swedish Embassy released a press note with the above statement on 29th September.
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Many civilians have been staging protests in the streets of Jakarta, Indonesia against the ignorance of people's demands to end the ongoing deforestation. On Friday the rally was held following the Indonesian environment minister's criticism of a global plan to end deforestation by 2030.

A group of Indian scientists have developed an environmentally friendly, biodegradable and non-toxic polymer using guar gum and chitosan. These are polysaccharides derived from guar beans and shells of crab and shrimps.
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As world economies are working persistently on the sustainability goals of cop26 and trying to meet the energy demands, large firms in India are also stepping up their efforts to expand the renewable energy sector.

One of the most awaited projects; the Ken-Betwa river link( KLBP) is set to launch on the 192nd anniversary of Rani Laxmibai. It stands at cross roads with respect to environmental approval due to the wildlife clearances involved.
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The Right Livelihood Awards of 2021 were held in the last week of September, where the nonprofit organisation Legal Initiative for Forests and Environment (LIFE) in India was declared as one of the recipients . The Right Livelihood Awards of 2021 is a prestigious award presented every year to people and organizations who have made considerable contributions to making the world more just, peaceful and sustainable.

As the world is realising the extent of climate depletion governments and businesses all over the world are revamping their policies to limit the carbon emission at different levels. In terms of country-wise contributions to CO2 emissions, some nations rank above the others. To push the efforts further, the European Union has started the Carbon Border Tax.

Gautam Adani seals the biggest deal in India's renewable energy sector with SB Energy buyout for $3.5 billion. Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has acquired SB Energy India for USD 3.5 billion, the company spokesperson made a statement on Monday. It is the largest developer of solar power in the world now that SB Energy Holdings Ltd (SB Energy India) is its subsidiary with this deal.