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- Why in News?
- The Government has notified India’s first legally binding Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, marking a milestone in climate governance.
- Key Provisions:-
- These rules apply to four high-emission sectors — aluminium, cement, pulp & paper, and chlor-alkali — to reduce GHG emissions per unit of production. GEI refers to the quantity of greenhouse gases emitted per unit of product output. The rules are issued under the Compliance Mechanism of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), 2023, framed under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. They form part of India’s effort to build a domestic carbon market, aligned with its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will enforce compliance, while the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will issue tradable carbon credit certificates. Non-compliant entities must buy credits or pay compensation. The initiative ensures market-based emission reduction, transparency, and supports India’s Paris Agreement commitments.
- Why in News?
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially designated three major ports—Deendayal Port (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port (Odisha)—as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM).
- Key Provisions:-
- This recognition aims to position these strategic ports as key centres for production, storage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives, thereby strengthening India’s clean energy infrastructure. The initiative is expected to attract green investments, boost industrial participation, and foster technological innovation in sustainable fuel production. Launched in January 2023, the NGHM seeks to make India a global leader in green hydrogen by promoting domestic manufacturing and clean energy adoption. The mission targets the production of 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2030, supporting India’s transition toward energy self-reliance and its net-zero emission goals.
- Why in News?
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released the Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025 for public feedback.
- Key Provisions:-
- The proposed legislation seeks to consolidate and modernize laws governing Indian citizens seeking employment abroad, replacing the outdated Emigration Act, 1983. It aims to establish a transparent and secure mobility framework ensuring safe, legal, and orderly overseas employment. The Bill proposes the creation of an Overseas Mobility and Welfare Council, chaired by the Secretary, MEA, to oversee its implementation. It also envisions setting up Mobility Resource Centres to provide guidance, information, and training to emigrants. An Integrated Information System will support evidence-based policymaking and curb irregular migration. The Bill also introduces accreditation norms for overseas placement agencies and penalties of at least ₹5 lakh for violations. Overall, the Bill reflects India’s commitment to safeguard migrant workers and facilitate dignified, lawful international mobility.
- Why in News?
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has released the Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025 for public feedback.
- Key Provisions:-
- The proposed legislation seeks to consolidate and modernize laws governing Indian citizens seeking employment abroad, replacing the outdated Emigration Act, 1983. It aims to establish a transparent and secure mobility framework ensuring safe, legal, and orderly overseas employment. The Bill proposes the creation of an Overseas Mobility and Welfare Council, chaired by the Secretary, MEA, to oversee its implementation. It also envisions setting up Mobility Resource Centres to provide guidance, information, and training to emigrants. An Integrated Information System will support evidence-based policymaking and curb irregular migration. The Bill also introduces accreditation norms for overseas placement agencies and penalties of at least ₹5 lakh for violations. Overall, the Bill reflects India’s commitment to safeguard migrant workers and facilitate dignified, lawful international mobility.