WT-MARUT Portal
- Context: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy launched WT-MARUT, India’s first dedicated Wind Turbine Supply Chain Management Portal.
- The portal aims to strengthen the domestic wind manufacturing ecosystem and support India’s clean energy transition.
- The portal was unveiled during the Global Wind Day Conference held in Goa.
Development of WT-MARUT
- WT-MARUT has been developed under the aegis of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) with support from the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA).
Objectives of the WT-MARUT Portal
The portal is designed to:
- Improve visibility across the wind energy supply chain.
- Facilitate compliance with domestic sourcing requirements under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework.
- Support supplier identification and qualification.
- Strengthen collaboration among stakeholders.
- Enhance export preparedness.
Growth in India’s Wind Energy Sector
- India added a record 6.1 GW of wind power capacity during FY 2025-26.
- This represents a 46% increase over the previous year.
- It is the highest annual wind capacity addition recorded so far.
Installed Wind Energy Capacity
- India currently has more than 56.1 GW of installed wind energy capacity.
- The country is the fourth-largest wind energy market in the world.
- Only a small portion of the estimated 1,164 GW wind energy potential has been utilized.
Export Projections
- India is expected to account for:
- 10% of global wind turbine exports by 2030.
- 20% of global wind turbine exports by 2040.
Yoga Park Portal
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- Context: The Ministry of Ayush launched the Yoga Park Portal to convert existing parks into community wellness centres.
- The initiative aims to integrate yoga, meditation, and healthy living into people’s daily lives.
Launched By
- The portal was launched by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.
- It was unveiled during the 25-day countdown event for International Day of Yoga 2026 at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
- The portal was launched alongside the revamped Yoga Sangam Portal.
Objective of the Initiative
- To transform parks from mere recreational spaces into community wellness hubs.
- To promote: Regular yoga practice, Meditation, Preventive healthcare, Community participation, Healthy lifestyles.
Significance of Yoga Parks
- Yoga Parks are envisioned as permanent community assets.
- They are intended to:
- Strengthen India’s preventive healthcare ecosystem.
- Ensure easy access to wellness facilities at the neighbourhood level.
- Encourage long-term healthy habits.
Alignment with International Day of Yoga 2026
- The initiative aligns with the theme of International Day of Yoga 2026: “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”
