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Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 27, 2025
- Chris Wright, US Secretary: Energy - Tobin Marcus, Head: Policy & Politics at Wolfe Research - Marissa Adams, Head: Global Trade Solutions at HSBC - Alejandra Grindal, Chief Economist at Ned Davis Research Chris Wright, US Secretary: Energy, joins to discuss the outlook for energy and oil following the US' intervention into the Israel-Iran conflict. Tobin Marcus, Head: Policy & Politics at Wolfe Research, discusses the latest on the US tax bill going through Congress. Marissa Adams, Head: Global Trade Solutions at HSBC, on recent US trade negotiations and whether more deals can continue to come through. Alejandra Grindal, Chief Economist at Ned Davis Research, reacts to today's and this week's eco data.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
'More than 80% of our work is…': IAS officer calls out bureaucratic culture in viral post
Rajasthan's new Principal Secretary (Energy), Ajitabh Sharma, is grabbing attention on the Internet for a powerful critique of the administrative work culture he has made in a LinkedIn post. Sharma, a 96-batch IAS officer, questioned the obsession with routine and procedural tasks that, according to him, often eclipse the real, high-impact work government officials are meant to do.'More than 80 per cent of our work is related to attending generic meetings… dealing with transparency laws, sending replies to news clippings, responding to mundane correspondence… I call this 'Non-Core Work',' he wrote in his post. Sharma, in his post, argues that while these tasks are important, they often become all-consuming, leaving little time for what he calls the 'Core Work' – the department-specific challenges that actually move the needle in governance. Be it energy, health, agriculture, or urban development, Sharma believes the real impact lies in engaging deeply with these sector-specific missions. 'Getting overwhelmed by the non-core work… would not only give you a false sense of being an 'Expert Administrator', but also take your department on a downward slide in service delivery,' he wrote. Having just taken over as Principal Secretary in Rajasthan's Energy Department, Sharma has vowed to flip the script. 'The RESOLUTION this time is to reverse the scenario and dedicate 80% of my time to the Core Work!' The post has struck a chord with bureaucrats, policy professionals, and other users alike, who are applauding the call to focus on meaningful governance over bureaucratic busywork. One user wrote, 'Truly insightful, Sir. It's rare to come across individuals who can offer such deep and meaningful perspectives—cutting through the noise and focusing on the core aspects that truly matter in our work. In today's fast-paced environment, many of us are constantly surrounded by surface-level interactions. It's refreshing and motivating to receive thoughts that inspire us to think deeper and act with more clarity.' Another LinkedIn user commented, 'Your clarity of thought and honest reflection on the real challenges of governance is truly refreshing. The resolve to focus on Core Work says a lot about your commitment and depth as a leader that truly makes a difference!'
Hans India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Odisha to revise 2021 EV Policy
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to launch EV Policy 2.0 aiming to have at least 50 per cent battery-operated electric vehicles (BEVs) in all new vehicle registrations by 2036. The State is in the process of revising the Odisha EV (electric vehicle) Policy 2021 with an extension of validity and enhancement of incentives for EV buyers and Charge Point Operators (CPOs), an official statement said on Wednesday. The policy framework was discussed at a meeting held here in the presence of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport, and Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary, Energy. Senior officials from both the departments took part in comprehensive discussions aimed at advancing Odisha's electric mobility transition and achieving key targets. Registration of EVs are on the rise in the State, from 1.16 per cent in 2021 to 8.71 per cent on June 20, 2025, according to the statement. It was resolved to aim for at least 50 per cent BEVs in all new vehicle registrations by 2036. Odisha currently has over 550 Public Charging Stations (PCS), including captive infrastructure operated by two-wheeler manufacturers, power distribution companies and oil marketing companies. The State Transport Authority (STA) has already issued a request for proposal for developing EV charging stations at strategic locations across the State. A holistic approach is being adopted to boost both supply (manufacturing ecosystem) and demand (consumer incentives) to ensure balanced and inclusive EV growth. The revised EV policy aims to promote green mobility, reduce carbon emission and transform the State into a model EV ecosystem in the country.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
First energy-efficient building of Andhra Pradesh to be inaugurated in Vizag today
The first super Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) building of Andhra Pradesh, constructed at a cost of ₹14 crore in Sagar Nagar will be inaugurated by Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on June 27. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has sponsored the building with a capital expenditure of ₹5 crore. Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) built it to conduct training camps for the discom staff from 11 districts. This G+2 building has two floors of 14,400 sft each. 'Constructed on the energy efficiency model and equipped with energy-efficient appliances, the building will help save electricity bills,' APEPDCL CMD I. Prudhvitej said. The four important energy-efficiency components of the building are sunlight management with proper window dimensions, use of star-rated electrical appliances, variable refrigerant volume AC and renewable energy systems. All the walls are constructed with cavity walls (walls constructed with two layers of masonry). The outer wall is 8 inches, while the inner wall is 4 inches, with an air gap of 4 inches. With a total wall of 16 inches, triple AAC blocks have been used. Similarly, the windows have also been constructed with three layers of glass panels with a six-inch gap between panels. An under-deck ceiling has been used. A 50 mm rock wood has been used in ceiling, with an air gap between the layers. 'A 50 kW solar roof-top panel has been installed on this building. It is a unique and first such model in the State,' Mr. Prudhvitej said. A senior BEE official from New Delhi told The Hindu that the ECBC was designed to improve energy efficiency in new commercial buildings across the country, and was launched by the Ministry of Power in May 2007. The ECBC sets minimum energy standards for new commercial buildings with a contract demand of 100 kW or 120 kVA or more. At present, the commercial building sector in India is expanding rapidly at over 9% per annum due to strong growth in the services sector. 'Considering the high growth rate in the commercial building sector, the BEE has introduced the ECBC as a voluntary policy measure to reduce the negative impact of buildings on the environment,' the BEE official said. The targeted beneficiaries of the ECBC are mostly urban local bodies, corporations, power utilities, architects, engineers, builders, firms, developers and even civil engineering students, he added.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
William urges ‘courage' ahead of world leaders meeting at Cop30
William also stressed the 'central' role indigenous people will play in nations achieving climate change goals when he met some of their leaders at a St James's Palace discussion to hear their concerns. The future King told the group from Brazil, invited to the event staged alongside London Climate Action Week, 'you guys know how to do it best' and said he wanted to 'shine a spotlight' on their work after a traditional necklace was placed around his neck and he was gifted chocolate. He also convened environment ministers and others from across the globe – including Cop30 president, Brazil's Andre Correa do Lago, and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband – alongside representatives from charitable foundations for the roundtable discussions. Mr Miliband echoed the prince when he told the guests: 'We must put indigenous people at the heart of the solutions to this crisis we face and if there is one declaration message from this event today, it is that.' William highlighted the climate change summit being hosted by Brazil in November, saying: 'Looking ahead to Cop30 in Belem and beyond, we must act with greater ambition and deeper collaboration. 'This is a moment for courage. We are not starting from zero.' Before the meeting started the prince, who is staging his Earthshot Prize in Rio de Janeiro in November, was invited to attend Cop30 in Brazil by the country's minister of environment and climate Marina Silva and replied: 'I'll be in the area Marina, let's see what happens.' William told the delegates how indigenous communities treat nature with 'respect' rather than as a 'resource to be extracted', adding: 'Their stewardship and protection are among the most effective forces for conservation. 'If we are serious about achieving climate and biodiversity goals, indigenous peoples and local communities must be central to the effort as partners, leaders, and co-creators of solutions. 'We've made bold commitments: to halt deforestation, restore ecosystems, and protect 30% of land, sea, and water by 2030. 'But these goals will remain out of reach unless we move from promises to action – grounded in respect, equity, and shared responsibility.' He acknowledged Sonia Guajajara, Brazil's minister for indigenous people, sat at the table and praised her 'incredible work' and said she was appearing in the final episode of his Guardians series about rangers and nature's wardens. Ms Guajajara said: 'Protecting the rights of indigenous peoples is more than a question of justice, it is a strategy, urgent in order to protect the whole planet.'
