Conference of Power and New & Renewable Energy Ministers
December 10 , 2017 2540 days 1057 0
The Conference of Power and New & Renewable Energy Ministers of States and UTs was held in New Delhi.
At the culmination of the Conference, a resolution was adopted by a wide consensus. Summary of the resolution is given below,
Electrify all remaining Census inhabited un-electrified villages by December 2017.
Provide electricity connections to all willing households by December 2018.
Promote solar rooftops and ensure hassle free grid connectivity
Promote solar pumps to replace diesel pumps
Participate in Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) forsetting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Solar Power Plants.
Identify at least one city for making it 100% Renewable Energy city.
Promote use of BEE Star Rated Energy Efficient Pumps for agricultural purpose.