Integrated Energy Policy Formulated To Boost The Energy Sector

In order to provide a collective policy covering all sources of energy including renewable energy sources, the Government of India has formulated an Integrated Energy Policy. The said policy outlines a roadmap to develop energy supply options and increased exploitation of renewable energy sources. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims at a capacity addition of about 30,000 MW power during the 12th Five Year Plan from the various renewable energy sources available in the country.

The Policy outlines the following initiatives by the Government to promote solar energy in India:

(a) The National Solar Mission is being implemented which aims at the utilization of solar energy for power generation as well as direct thermal energy applications in the country.