Punjab's Green Energy Push: Minister Aman Arora Calls for Industrial Investment
Key Ideas
- Punjab's Minister Aman Arora encourages industrialists to invest in green energy, emphasizing the state's potential in the sector.
- The government is supporting startups with new ideas in green energy, including initiatives like solar power plants and agricultural pump installations.
- Efforts to tackle environmental issues like stubble burning are underway, with plans for projects utilizing paddy straw and a draft Green Hydrogen Policy.
- The focus is on achieving self-sufficiency in solar energy, creating employment opportunities for the youth, and raising awareness about the importance of solar technology.
Punjab's New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister, Aman Arora, has called upon industrialists to explore the green energy potential in Punjab. At the RETS Conclave in Chandigarh, Arora highlighted the state's commitment to clean and sustainable energy, aiming to lead in green energy production. The government, under Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is ready to support startups venturing into the green energy sector. Notable projects include a 4MW Solar PV plant in Bathinda and plans for additional solar power plants. Efforts to address environmental challenges like stubble burning are in progress, with initiatives to utilize paddy straw in energy projects. Moreover, a Green Hydrogen Policy draft is in the works to promote green energy. The focus is on self-sufficiency in solar energy, job creation, and enhancing awareness about solar technology. The event also saw prominent figures like R.S. Sachdeva and leaders from PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry advocating for the growth of solar energy and supporting innovative concepts in the green energy domain.