Cabinet approves MoU between India and United Kingdom for Enabling Energy Self Sufficiency for Indian Railways

Cabinet approves MoU between India and United Kingdom for Enabling Energy Self Sufficiency for Indian Railways

Cabinet approves MoU between India and United Kingdom for Enabling Energy Self Sufficiency for Indian Railways

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for International Development (Government of United Kingdom) for Enabling Energy Self-Sufficiency for Indian Railways.

The objective of the programme is to support structural reforms and the integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid. To be more specific, it aims to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive economic growth, better energy security and reduced carbon emissions.

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The MoUs provide a platform for Indian Railways to interact and share the latest developments and knowledge in the railway sector. The MoUs  facilitate exchange of technical experts, reports and technical documents, training and seminars/workshops focusing on specific technology areas like Renewable Energy and other interactions for knowledge sharing.