India’s journey to be energy self-sufficient by 2047 has begun well: Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Puri – Union Minister:

India’s journey to be energy self-sufficient by 2047 has begun well.

India is now the world’s 3rd largest energy consumer, 3rd largest consumer of Oil, 3rd Largest LPG Consumer, 4th largest LNG importer, 4th largest refiner & 4th largest automobile market in the world.

India has taken concerted & focused steps to strengthen development of alternative fuels, including ethanol blending.

Blending of 10% ethanol was achieved 5 months in advance in June 2022.

Availability of E20 blended petrol to 2025 also advanced by 5 years from 2030.

In a historic moment for India’s Ethanol Blending Program! PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji launched 20% ethanol blended fuel E20 at India EnergyWeek 2023 in Bengaluru in Feb 2023.

Ethanol blending has also become a steady source of additional income for our farmers.

Action plan for dust mitigation has been implemented at Central Vista Avenue Project: Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri – Union Minister:

Republic Day Parade 2022 will be held at the refurbished & greener Central Vista Avenue.

Reviewed the progress of work at the project site.

Work in full swing.

Delays caused by incessant rains being overcome. Project on schedule.

Action plan for dust mitigation has been implemented at Central Vista Avenue Project.

Water tankers with sprinklers, anti smog guns & all other processes in place.

Union Cabinet has approved Model Tenancy Act to promote rental housing in the country: Hardeep Puri

Union Cabinet under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi Ji has approved Model Tenancy Act for adaptation & enactment by States & UTs to promote rental housing in the country.

Making the 1.1 Crore vacant houses available on rent will compliment PM’s vision of ‘Housing for All’ by 2022

Model Tenancy Act will balance the interests & rights of both the owner & tenant in an accountable & transparent manner.

Rental housing is a preferred option for different segments including migrant workers, professionals & students. The act will encourage growth of rental housing.

Hardeep Singh Puri – Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs