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julio 6, 2015

India starts work on green power corridors

Faced with an ambitious green energy target of 175,000 megawatts (MW) by 2022, India has started work to set up transmission corridors to supply green power across the national grid.
State-owned Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd (PGCIL) plans to construct transmission links for 10,000MW solar capacity that may involve an investment of about Rs.9,000 crore.
Of the total 100,000MW solar power capacity planned, 20,000MW will come from solar parks and 40,000MW each from roof-top and distributed generation projects. The government plans to set up 25 such solar parks. India has around 300 days of sunshine per year.
“Given the nature of solar power, setting up the transmission system is a challenge. The PGCIL plans to build the inter-state transmission system for nine such solar parks,” said a government official requesting anonymity.

Sees more: http://www.livemint.com/Industry/v2sQEhgDCu8tjuRwIjhBqI/India-starts-work-on-green-power-corridors.html

julio 6, 2015

Airbus Helicopters teams up with Indias Mahindra Group

Airbus Helicopters is joining hands with Mahindra Group subsidiary, Mahindra Defence, to produce helicopters in India in order to meet the country’s military requirements. The strengths of both the companies will ensure a strong partnership to present the best rotorcraft solutions for India’s needs and strengthen indigenous industrial capabilities. The teaming represents a significant step forward in the country’s ‘Make in India’ ambition. “We have an unparalleled track-record of successful industrial collaborations with local partners across the world. We are convinced that with Mahindra we will not only have a mutually rewarding association but one which will offer immense benefits to India,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Helicopters President & CEO. “The tie-up is in line with our intent to develop an indigenous industrial ecosystem dedicated to helicopters. The joint venture will be dedicated to supplying the Indian Armed Forces with Made-in-India, state-of-the-art helicopters of high reliability, quality and safety standard based on combat-proven platforms.” Both companies will now get into discussions to finalize the formation of the joint venture which will act as the prime contractor for India’s military helicopter tenders including the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopter, the Naval Utility Helicopter and the Naval Multirole Helicopter procurement programs. “This arrangement between two established and trusted industrial players will create a formidable partnership,” said S. P. Shukla, Group President, Aerospace and Defence Sector and Chairman, Mahindra Defence Systems Limited.“We have extensive expertise in engineering, automotive and fixed-wing sectors and have made substantial investments in aero components manufacturing, while Airbus Helicopters offers best-in-class rotorcraft platforms. Together, we will produce India’s next-generation helicopters that will not only answer our country’s defence needs but will also have the potential for exports in the future.” The resulting joint venture aims to become the first private Indian helicopter manufacturer under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This will create hundreds of high-tech jobs locally and lead to a flow of cutting edge technologies to India should it be selected in the governmental helicopter tenders. –

See more at: http://www.mahindra.com/News/Press-Releases/1435915065#sthash.8uooU3DM.dpuf

julio 6, 2015

Unwed mother can be child’s guardian without dad’s consent: SC

An unwed mother must be recognized as the legal guardian of her child and she cannot be forced to name the father, nor does she need his consent, while deciding guardianship rights, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday in a path breaking verdict on gender equality.

A bench of Justices Vikramajit Sen and Abhay Manohar Sapre said it was necessary to protect the child from social stigma. But it was equally important to protect the unmarried mother’s fundamental right by not forcing her to disclose the name and particulars of her child’s father.

The bench said the father’s consent was unnecessary as it would mean giving legal recognition to the man who had left the mother and showed no concern for his offspring’s welfare. The order, however, would not affect the child’s right to know the father’s identity.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Unwed-mother-can-be-childs-guardian-without-dads-consent-SC/articleshow/47954591.cms

julio 6, 2015

Uruguay looking to increase trade and investments with India

Minister Nin Novoa last week was in Peru for the Pacific Alliance presidential summit and had the chance to hold bilateral meetings with representatives from Australia, the European Union and India. Uruguay is an observer of the Pacific Alliance the dynamic trade and investment group made up of Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico which strongly favors open markets.

According to Uruguayan sources Nin Novoa in Paracas met with Indian ambassador Riva Ganguly Das who was part of the New Delhi delegation to the Alliance meeting.
Uruguayan sources said that India is much interested in having closer links with Uruguay and also wants to advance with a tariffs’ preference accord with Mercosur “to stimulate trade and reciprocal investments”.

Another meeting was with Australia’s foreign minister Julie Bishop, both countries Alliance observers and although competitors in sales of farm produce particularly to China, are prepared to identify cooperation areas in agriculture to increase access to third markets.

Finally Nin Novoa held talks with EU representative for the Americas, Christian Leffler, with whom they agree in the need to “advance EU/Mercosur negotiations”.

However this last wish is not certain given Argentina’s stance that the five full members must negotiate jointly and not as suggested by Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. In effect these three countries are prepared to try a ‘two speed’ approach, giving time to Argentina to adapt its timing, and eventually join.

But Argentina has insisted that the only and best way to deal with the EU is united as a group, “otherwise the EU is going to flood us with their goods and services”.

Source: http://en.mercopress.com/2015/07/06/uruguay-looking-to-increase-trade-and-investments-with-india

julio 6, 2015

India will increase imports of Argentine oranges and lemons.

India announced in the coming days the opening of the market for Argentine citrus, following government procedures.

As part of his official visit to India, Eduardo Zuain Deputy Foreign Minister held a working meeting with his counterpart, Ramachandran Swaminathan, who was formally requested streamlining the entry process for products such as orange, tangerine and lemon. In this regard, he was given an official note with the requirement that can be concluded as soon as possible the negotiations currently under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture of India.

The Indian vice chancellor pledged to push this proce-dure, noting that the relevant technical areas are already working, and that the question is directed positively. It should be noted that this initiative responds to a growing desire for Argentine citrus growers, especially in the provinces of Tucuman and Entre Rios.

Citrus producers looking to export to new markets such as India, Brazil and the return to the United States. In recent weeks, the chambers of industry negotiate the opening of places. One of the destinations that was presented to the regional agribusiness was India.

Source: http://bit.ly/1UrfF7z