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Context
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency celebrated International Women’s Day by encouraging the leadership role of women in all spheres of work.
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Highlights of the event
- IREDA has expressed its firm determination towards achieving gender equality in the organisation and intended to enhance women’s participation in the workforce.
- Interactive sessions were conducted on India@75: Financial freedom for women and India@75: Freedom from Medicines as a part of the celebration.
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About IREDA
Established in 1987, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India Enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
It is a Public Limited Government Company which was established as a Non-Banking Financial Institution and works on the motto “Energy for Ever.”
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Why is it in the news?
In May 2021, IREDA was conferred with the “Green Urja Award” for being the Leading Public Institution in the Financing Institution for Renewable Energy by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) for its pivotal role in the development of Green Energy Financing.
In this article, we shall discuss at length the objectives, history and role of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited in the energy sector. All candidates preparing for government exams must refer to the information given below as it is important from the examination perspective.
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