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Odisha's Gramodaya Plus scheme is driving rapid development across 485 villages in 10 formerly Naxal-affected districts, focusing on infrastructure, welfare delivery, and basic services following the state's Naxal-free status.

India’s bitumen market remains firm after sharp October refinery-price increases, with domestic bulk VG30 at ₹83.46/kg in Mumbai and ₹84.26/kg in Vizag on 27 October. Import dependence, reported regional shortages and post-monsoon roadwork demand are supporting procurement costs, while new value-added bitumen capacity and energy-efficient paving technologies may improve supply flexibility over time.

Steelmakers can use renewable electricity and redirected coke oven gas to produce direct reduced iron, cutting costs and emissions by 10% without relying on natural gas.

The Indian government confirmed that ethanol blending in petrol will remain capped at 20%, achieving its E20 target ahead of schedule while citing the need for further technical studies before any higher blending.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed E20 fuel criticism as a paid campaign, highlighting infrastructure growth, highway expansions to 1.46 lakh km, and economic benefits from increased investments.

India's peak electricity demand is projected to reach 366 GW by 2031-32. Integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems with solar power helps industries manage peak loads, cut energy costs, and ensure reliability.

India's draft National Steel Policy 2047 projects met coal demand to reach 284 million tonnes, raising energy security concerns due to heavy import reliance and tightening global supplies.

Electric trucks and intercity buses are India's next EV growth opportunities, but high costs and infrastructure challenges require longer financing models and wider charging networks to accelerate market adoption.

Amazon and Tata Motors have partnered to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across India's transportation network, marking a major milestone in scaling sustainable freight and corporate fleet electrification.

India's oil refining capacity is projected to reach 300 million tonnes annually by 2030, allowing the country to expand exports and meet rising global energy demands while Western capacity declines.