Haryana got a nod from the Union ministry of new and renewable energy to include 10 of its solar power projects of 9.8 mw under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). These projects would come up as small-scale Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) rooftop power plants.

Pre-registration of 22 projects of 20 mw has already been [...]

On 26 August 2010, Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s gave following statement to the Media at Leh:

He was shocked to hear about the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage to property caused by the sudden cloudburst on the night of August 5-6, 2010. His heart goes out to all those who have lost their [...]

On 23 August 2010, Jammu and Kashmir government declared free ration for September to farmers whose crops and residential houses have been damaged in the devastating floods in Kargil district recently.

Transport Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon asked the revenue authorities to assess the losses of crops and properties immediately and submit a comprehensive report so that [...]

On 11 August 2010, the Ministry has reviewed the progress of preparation and finalisation of the eight National Missions envisaged under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). The National Missions are institutionalized by the respective Nodal Ministries. The Prime Minister’s Council has approved National Solar Mission and National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency. [...]

US- based Astonfield is staking immense on the Indian Solar promotion as the government initiates effort to execute the first phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar mission (JNNSM).

The company has proposed to expand 1200 MW solar power generation capacity by 2017 with anticipated speculation of over $ 1 billion, stated a top company executive.

India has [...]

On 11 August 2010, Ajay Vishnoi, non-conventional energy minister of Madhya Pradesh stated that solar power would energies around 425 villages in the states by the end of this financial year.

He also mentioned that solar energy would accomplish approximately 425 villages by the end of this financial year. He stated that solar energy has already [...]

On 6 August 2010, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (Solar Group) and construction company Punj Lloyd are among the five companies that have bid for solar power project to set up in the Parliament house.

TPS Sidhu, the Chief Executive of Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), who is implementing the project, stated that they have received bids [...]

On 4 August 2010, in Andhra Pradesh, an exceptional prominence being laid on the expansion of power sources under the no-conventional development to assemble changing requirements in the power sector. The government, state and central have taken up successful promulgation for the same in a big way in the state.

Over ten chief temples where more [...]

On 25 July 2010, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde , Union Minister for Power today jointly unveiled the Guidelines for Selection of New Solar Power Projects under the first phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). This would put India in league with countries like Germany, Spain and Japan who are leaders in harnessing solar [...]

On 23 June 2010, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy called upon Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other multilateral agencies to considerably step up their support to renewable energy projects in developing countries. He was speaking at the Asia Clean Energy Forum organized by the ADB at its headquarters in Manila. [...]