In Short : Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena and CM Rekha Gupta laid the foundation stone for a 500 kW solar plant at the Delhi Assembly on May 12, 2025. Aiming to make the Assembly fully solar-powered, the project will replace the existing 200 kW system. Expected to complete in 45 days, it will save […]
Maharashtra has Achieved a Milestone in Solar Power with Completion of 1,359 MW Projects Under MSKVY 2.0: CM Devendra Fadnavis – EQ
In Short : Maharashtra has reached a milestone by completing 1,359 MW of solar power projects under the MSKVY 2.0 scheme, benefiting over 2.14 lakh farmers with daytime electricity for agricultural use. This initiative supports women’s participation in farming and aims for 16,000 MW capacity by 2026. The scheme is expected to attract ₹65,000 crore […]
UP aims 22,000 MW solar power by 2027: CM – EQ
In Short : Uttar Pradesh aims to generate 22,000 MW of solar power by 2027, announced CM Yogi Adityanath. The state plans large-scale projects, especially in Bundelkhand, and has issued an EOI for 2 GW across four districts. With incentives under its Solar Energy Policy 2022, UP seeks to boost investment, cut emissions, and support […]
Government to seek legal opinion to take over power projects operating without set timelines: CM – EQ
In Short : The government plans to seek legal opinion on taking control of power projects operating without specified timelines for completion. Officials said such projects cause delays in power generation targets. The move aims to ensure accountability, prevent resource blocking, and accelerate the country’s energy infrastructure development by taking action against non-performing projects. In […]
MP Farmers To Get Permanent Power Connections For Just Rs 5:CM – EQ
In Short : In a significant move to support farmers, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has announced that farmers in the state will receive permanent power connections for just ₹5. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on farmers and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for agricultural activities. The scheme is expected to boost […]
CM Stalin bats for investments in UAE, opens Tamil Nadu pavilion at Dubai Expo
The Chief Minister underscored the favourable eco system in Tamil Nadu for making investments and invited the two UAE Ministers to visit the State and send a delegation of investors as well. CHENNAI : A range of areas including food processing, textiles and renewable energy came up for discussion at a meeting in Dubai on […]
MP CM stresses on more power for irrigation
Bhopal : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday that 10 hours’ daily power supply should be made available to farmers for irrigation. “For this, arrangements must be ensured at every level. The state government is committed to providing electricity at affordable rates. Solar energy is the source of the future; hence […]
Punjab CM asks PSPCL to go for cost-effective, cleaner power
Chairing a meeting with officials of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL), the chief minister said solar power is cost-effective and reliable besides being clean. Chandigarh : To provide quality power to consumers across the state, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday asked PSPCL to go for clean and green power at a […]
Andhra CM urges PM’s intervention over energy crisis in state
Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh, sought urgent intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, 2021, on matters relating to the unfolding energy crisis in the state. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Chief Minister requested his urgent personal attention to monitor the scenario and initiate appropriate measures to tide […]
Jharkhand CM Soren calls for generating solar power in backyards, promises subsidy
He promised that the surplus power will be bought by the state government which will also help people generate additional income. Ranchi : Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday called on common people to generate solar power in their backyards and promised subsidy for setting up the plants for which a new scheme will […]