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Indian Railways will be moving towards 100% electrification in the next three and half years and will be owning world’s first ‘clean railways’, said Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal on Thursday.

"Railways will move to 100 per cent electrification in the next 3.5 years and 100 per cent Net Zero operator in the next 9-10 years. By 2030, each one of us will be a proud citizen, owning the world's first large Clean Railways," said Goyal at a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) event.

"Prime Minister has promoted--One Sun, One World, One Grid. India is taking the lead role in the International Renewable Community. Transitioning into the international solar grid is something we are all working on. With PM-KUSUM Yojana we are bringing farmers too in renewable energy fold," he added.

He added that the Prime Minister has said that India has become a model for the world when the transition to renewable energy is mentioned. Today, every willing citizen has access to power at affordable prices.

"We have invested deeply in the transmission sector for widespread availability of sector. I do hope the states support us to make power 24x7 available at affordable prices," said Goyal.

"Renewable energy is the way forward. Dependency on fossil fuel is not viable. Along with environmental benefits, renewable energy is good for the nation economically," he added.

(With inputs from ANI)

Indian Railways will be moving towards 100% electrification in the next three and half years and will be owning world’s first ‘clean railways’, said Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal on Thursday.

Indian Railways will be moving towards 100% electrification in the next three and half years and will be owning world’s first ‘clean railways’, said Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal on Thursday. "Railways will move to 100 per cent electrification in the next 3.5 years and 100 per cent Net Zero operator in the next 9-10 years. By 2030, each one of us will be a proud citizen, owning the world's first large Clean Railways," said Goyal at a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) event. "Prime Minister has promoted--One Sun, One World, One Grid. India is taking the lead role in the International Renewable Community. Transitioning into the international solar grid is something we are all working on. With PM-KUSUM Yojana we are bringing farmers too in renewable energy fold," he added. He added that the Prime Minister has said that India has become a model for the world when the transition to renewable energy is mentioned. Today, every willing citizen has access to power at affordable prices. "We have invested deeply in the transmission sector for widespread availability of sector. I do hope the states support us to make power 24x7 available at affordable prices," said Goyal. "Renewable energy is the way forward. Dependency on fossil fuel is not viable. Along with environmental benefits, renewable energy is good for the nation economically," he added. (With inputs from ANI)

100% electrification in Railways in next 3.5 years, says Piyush Goyal

Days after the government <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/next-aim-to-electrify-each-household-in-the-country-by-december-31-2018-power-minister-133817">announced electrification had reached every </a>village in India, the World Bank backed the government's claim saying that India is doing more on electrification than any other country.

Leisang in Manipur was the last village to get an electricity connection, according to government records a village is considered electrified if 10% households, schools and health centres get access to electicity.

"India is doing extremely well on electrification. We are reporting India about 85 per cent of the population has access to electricity," said Vivien Foster, lead World Bank author of the latest report on Energy Progress.&nbsp

This, she said is higher than that of the Indian government figures.&nbsp

"That might surprise you. The government is currently reporting in low 80s," she said. &nbsp

Between 2010 and 2016, India providing electricity to 30 million people each year, more than any other country, the World Bank said.&nbsp

"In absolute terms, India is doing more on electrification than any other country. Thirty million a year, is really an astounding performance and it stands out from the crowd," Foster said.&nbsp

The World Bank report said 250 million people may gain electricity access by early 2020s, when India reaches full access.&nbsp

"We know that in some parts of India or having the connection doesn't necessarily guarantee the energy's reliable supply. So, getting the connection obviously is very important, but India still has a long way to continue to work on actually making that access meaningful in terms of hours of service," Foster said.

The rapid growth of electricity access in India is propelled by the country's $2.5 billion electrification programmes to reach universal electrification, the report said.&nbsp

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The World Bank report said 250 million people may gain electricity access by early 2020s, when India reaches full access.

Days after the government announced electrification had reached every village in India, the World Bank backed the government's claim saying that India is doing more on electrification than any other country. Leisang in Manipur was the last village to get an electricity connection, according to government records a village is considered electrified if 10% households, schools and health centres get access to electicity. "India is doing extremely well on electrification. We are reporting India about 85 per cent of the population has access to electricity," said Vivien Foster, lead World Bank author of the latest report on Energy Progress. This, she said is higher than that of the Indian government figures. "That might surprise you. The government is currently reporting in low 80s," she said. Between 2010 and 2016, India providing electricity to 30 million people each year, more than any other country, the World Bank said. "In absolute terms, India is doing more on electrification than any other country. Thirty million a year, is really an astounding performance and it stands out from the crowd," Foster said. The World Bank report said 250 million people may gain electricity access by early 2020s, when India reaches full access. "We know that in some parts of India or having the connection doesn't necessarily guarantee the energy's reliable supply. So, getting the connection obviously is very important, but India still has a long way to continue to work on actually making that access meaningful in terms of hours of service," Foster said. The rapid growth of electricity access in India is propelled by the country's $2.5 billion electrification programmes to reach universal electrification, the report said.

85 per cent India's population has access to electricity, more than government's figure: World Bank

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said every Indian village will get electricity by next year.&nbsp;

He made his comments at the inauguration ceremony of the annual meeting of the African Development Bank in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.&nbsp;

&quot;India has in the last 3 years improved on all macro economic indicators. We have made big strides in development,&quot; ANI reported Modi as saying.&nbsp;

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&quot;Our challenges also include ensuring our rural communities have access to finance, building infrastructure,&quot; Modi added.&nbsp;

&quot;We have made unprecedented increase in capital investment in infra covering railways, highways, power &amp; gas pipeline,&quot; ANI reported Modi as saying.&nbsp;

&quot;India must be an engine of growth and an example in climate friendly-development,&quot; Modi added.&nbsp;

On Africa, ANI reported Modi as saying: &quot;Over decades our ties have become stronger; after assuming office in 2014, we made Africa top priority for India&#39;s foreign,eco policy.&quot;&nbsp;

&quot;India&#39;s partnership with Africa is based on a model of cooperation which is responsive to needs of African countries, it is demand-driven,&quot; he said.&nbsp;

He added, &quot;India is proud of its education and technical ties with Africa.&quot;&nbsp;

(WION)

Modi was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the annual meeting of the African Development Bank in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said every Indian village will get electricity by next year. He made his comments at the inauguration ceremony of the annual meeting of the African Development Bank in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. "India has in the last 3 years improved on all macro economic indicators. We have made big strides in development," ANI reported Modi as saying. By next year, no village in India will be without electricity: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/aDytQfFoVs — ANI (@ANI_news) May 23, 2017 × "Our challenges also include ensuring our rural communities have access to finance, building infrastructure," Modi added. "We have made unprecedented increase in capital investment in infra covering railways, highways, power & gas pipeline," ANI reported Modi as saying. "India must be an engine of growth and an example in climate friendly-development," Modi added. On Africa, ANI reported Modi as saying: "Over decades our ties have become stronger; after assuming office in 2014, we made Africa top priority for India's foreign,eco policy." "India's partnership with Africa is based on a model of cooperation which is responsive to needs of African countries, it is demand-driven," he said. He added, "India is proud of its education and technical ties with Africa." (WION)

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