Government approval to develop 50 solar cities

Hi Debanjan,
What is Solar City and what are the objectives of this programme? Who is the current Union Minister for Coal, Power and New Renewable Energy?

Well Rishab,
The Solar City aims at minimum 10% reduction in projected demand of regular energy at the end of 5 yrs, through a combination of increasing supply from renewable energy sources in the city and energy efficiency measures.

Objectives:- 1) To involve various stakeholders in the planning process, 2) To provide a structure and support to prepare a Master Plan including rating of current energy situation, future demand and action plans, 3) To supervise the implementation of sustainable energy options through public private partnerships (PPP), 4) To enable and empower Urban Local Governments to direct energy challenges at City level.

Mr. Piyush Goyal is the current Union Minister for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy.