AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoHyper-Local Rain for Farmers: IMD has launched AI-based monsoon forecasts for Uttar Pradesh with 1-km resolution and up to 10 days’ lead time, aiming to help farmers plan sowing, irrigation and crop protection. Energy & Grid Strain: A new report warns India’s clean-energy push is running into financing and supply risks for critical minerals, with investors deterred by long timelines and uncertain returns. Roads Without Bottlenecks: Nitin Gadkari rolled out barrier-less, contactless tolling on the Mundka–Bakkarwala stretch in Delhi-NCR, promising faster traffic and lower fuel use. Mumbai Water Pressure: BMC announced a 10% water cut from May 15 as reservoir levels dip, urging conservation. Gold Cost Shock: India raised customs duties on gold and silver to 15% (from ~6%), likely pushing jewellery prices higher. Court on Yamuna Floodplains: Delhi High Court barred commercial, religious and parking activity on Yamuna floodplains at Sur Ghat, tightening protection for an ecologically sensitive zone.
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