<h1>India's National Clean Energy Fund to Boost Innovation with Rs 1,974.16 Crore for 15 Projects.</h1> The Government of India has established the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) to support research and innovative projects in clean energy technologies. Projects related to adopting and developing clean energy methods are eligible for funding. The Clean Energy Cess generated Rs 1,066.45 crore in 2010-11 and Rs 3,249.40 crore in 2011-12, with a budget estimate of Rs 3,864.20 crore for 2012-13. Guidelines for project appraisal and approval are in place, and an Inter-Ministerial Group has recommended 15 projects, totaling Rs 1,974.16 crore, for funding from the NCEF.