New Delhi, Principal Scientific Adviser, advisory document, Bharat Zero Emission Trucking Policy, ecosystem, decarbonisation, Net Zero

Govt launches Bharat Zero Emission Trucking policy advisory

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Union government on Wednesday launched the advisory document titled 'Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory' aimed at creating an ecosystem to speed up decarbonisation and help achieve India's ambitious Net Zero 2070 target. Aug 21, 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Comprehensive review of Income Tax Act announced in Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to simplify the tax regime. The tax regime for charities, TDS rate structure, and capital gains taxation are also being simplified. The government's efforts to simplify taxes are part of a broader effort to improve taxpayer services and reduce litigation. The government also announced measures to make life and health insurance plans more affordable. Jul 23, 2024
Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

The Union Budget 2024-2025 will give a further push to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term economic growth and environmental resilience, experts said on Monday. Jul 22, 2024