2. Excerpts from Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Ministry of Railways on Jan 2, 2019 regarding initiative undertaken by Railways Go Green. (a) Ministry of Railways has planned to set up 1,000 Mega Watt solar powers by 2020-21 which would help railways to source about 10% of its electric energy from renewable source. (b) Wind Energy Plants of 36.5 Mega Watt has been installed out of which, 26 Mega Watt at Jaisalmer was installed in 2015-16. (c) 20% Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) substitution in diesel engine. (d) Use of LED lights on electrified railway stations and service buildings. (e) Tree plantation to increase green cover in railway premises. (f) Extensive promotion of water recycling plants and rain water harvesting systems are undertaken. Describe briefly the different kinds of pollution that Railways intends to control through these initiatives.
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500 MW solar plants are to be installed on the roof top of Railway buildings which will be used to meet non-traction loads at ...
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India will be vital for the future of the global energy markets. ... energy sector; the Ministry of Railways, which manages India's rail network and ... National Mission for a Green India.
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