Rajasthan Wins National Prize for Top Work in Green Energy

Rajasthan won a national prize for its top work in green energy under a system created by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan handed over the prize at a weekend event in New Delhi.

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State Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar accepted the prize and stated that the State has grown into the nation's biggest green power hub. The State now has a total green power capacity of 51.6 gigawatts, alongside a solar power capacity of 45 gigawatts. Mr. Nagar noted that the State helps drive the country's target to reach 500 gigawatts of non-fossil power capacity by 2030. States were judged based on multiple points, such as green power growth, rules, grid readiness, discom work, and a business-friendly setting. Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Chairman and Managing Director Rohit Gupta also attended the event.

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Green energy sources like solar and wind power help cut down carbon emissions by replacing coal and oil. India aims to shift a large share of its power needs to clean sources over the coming years to fight climate change.