PM Launches Various Projects And Schemes In Renewable Sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his presence in the grand finale marking the culmination of ‘Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – Power @2047’ and interacted with the beneficiaries of PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan), solar power, DDUGJY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana), IPDS (Integrated Power Development Scheme) and solar panels respectively. The PM was also virtually joined by RK Singh, NRE and Power Minister and Bhagwanth Khuba, MoS, MNRE.

The event was attended by 12 Chief Ministers, 5 Union Ministers, 3 Deputy Chief Ministers, 3 Lt Governors, 27 State Ministers and other dignitaries. The grand finale of the event was a national level celebration, where participants and beneficiaries from over 100 districts across the country were connected virtually.

The Prime Minister also launched the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs.3,03,758 crore to provide financial assistance to DISCOMs for modernization and strengthening of distribution infrastructure and provide 25 crore Smart Prepaid Meters to consumers all over India.

The occasion saw the launch of the National Portal for Rooftop Solar by the Prime Minister. This will enable online tracking of the process of installation of rooftop solar plants, starting from registering the applications to release of subsidy in residential consumers’ (‘beneficiaries’) bank account after installation and inspection of the plant. The estimated capacity under the National Solar Rooftop Program is 4000 MW.

During the program, the PM also dedicated and laid the foundation stone of various green energy projects of NTPC worth over Rs 5200 crore. He inaugurated the 100 MW Ramagundam Floating Solar Project in Telangana and the 92 MW Kayamkulam Floating Solar Project in Kerala. He also inaugurated the 735 MW Nokh Solar Project in Rajasthan, Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh and Kawas Green Hydrogen Blending with Natural Gas project in Gujarat.

RK Singh welcomed the participants at the event and highlighted the initiatives and achievements of the power sector. The Minister said that the power generation capacity has increased to over 4,00,000 MW today which is 1,85,000 MW more than our demand.

As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence, the Ministry of Power and New & Renewable Energy had organised ‘Bijli Mahotsav’ across all districts of India from 25th to 31st July 2022 under the umbrella of ‘Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – Power @ 2047’ through active public participation and driven by the collaboration of the state and the Central Governments. Key achievements of Power Sector are being highlighted through these events.

Key Projects Launched By The PM

The Ramagundam project is India’s largest floating solar PV project with 4.5 lakh ‘Made in India’ solar PV modules.

Kayamkulam project is the second largest floating solar PV project consisting of 3 lakh ‘Made in India’ solar PV panels floating on water.

The 735 MW Solar PV Project at Nokh, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is the country’s largest Domestic Content Requirement based solar project with 1000 MWp at a single location, deploying high-wattage bifacial PV Modules with a tracker system.

The Green Hydrogen Mobility Project at Leh, Ladakh is a pilot project and aims for five Fuel Cell Buses to be run in and around Leh. This pilot project would be the first deployment of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles for public use in India.

The Green Hydrogen Blending Pilot Project at NTPC Kawas Township will be India’s first Green Hydrogen Blending Project aiding the reduction of the usage of natural gas.