Forest fires in Nilgiris largely under control, says Forest department
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Summary
Officials from the Pykara and Parsons Valley ranges estimated that the fire could have affected more than 150 hectares of forest area, but added that a more accurate figure could be revealed only once the fires were fully extinguished
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Net-zero target: 2070
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
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