India will soon launch a national framework for sharing electricity data to help utilities and startups develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications, Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said.
\n\nThe framework has been finalised after consultations with stakeholders, Agarwal said, adding that the National Data Governance Committee will be headed by the chairman of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
\n\nThe framework will guide power utilities on how to share data and structure datasets, while allowing startups to use the information to develop AI applications. Agarwal said cybersecurity would be a key priority alongside AI adoption, with indigenously developed models retaining control over their code.
\n\nThe Power Secretary also said 14 initiatives had been launched to support startups under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). The application window remains open until March 31.
\n\nIndia seeks fair access for Indian firms under EU carbon rules
\n\nIndia and the European Union (EU) are looking to deepen cooperation on carbon markets and the methodologies used under the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes carbon-related costs on certain imports.
\n\nAgarwal said the EU had clarified that Indian verifiers and auditors would also have opportunities to register under the mechanism. India has pushed for the…
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