Empowering India's North East Through Renewable Energy Revolution
Key Ideas
  • Union Minister emphasizes the crucial role of renewable energy in driving growth and development in India's North East, highlighting the region's untapped potential of over 129 GW from large hydro projects and 18 GW from pumped storage plants.
  • Significant private sector interest with 115 MoUs signed worth ₹38,856 crore, expected to generate employment opportunities and boost overall development in the region.
  • Government initiatives include allocating 10% of the annual scheme budget exclusively for the North East, providing additional financial assistance and incentives like higher Central Financial Assistance under various schemes.
  • Focus on skill development with over 2,000 individuals trained under programs like Suryamitra, Varunmitra, and Jal Urjamitra, showcasing the region's readiness for clean energy projects like the commissioned 20 MW solar park and upcoming 25 MW green hydrogen plant.
During the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi highlighted the pivotal role of renewable energy in supporting the growth and development of India's North Eastern Region. He emphasized the vast untapped potential in the region, including large hydro and pumped storage projects, attributing its importance to India's green growth strategy. The Minister mentioned the strong private sector interest with numerous MoUs signed, aiming to create employment and spur development. Government initiatives like setting aside 10% of the annual scheme budget for the North East and offering enhanced financial assistance demonstrate the commitment to boost clean energy in the region. The focus on skill development through programs like Suryamitra and the establishment of renewable energy projects like the 20 MW solar park in Mizoram and the upcoming 25 MW green hydrogen plant in Assam underlines the region's preparedness for sustainable energy ventures. Shri Joshi also emphasized the North East's potential as an energy hub for exports and cross-border electricity trade, aligning with global trends towards green energy. Encouraging industry leaders to invest in the region, he assured full government support and highlighted the transformative impact of such investments for a cleaner and self-reliant India.
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