CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government has taken important decisions to promote strong power transmission system and thermal and renewable energy generation in the state. As a result of these far-reaching policies, Rajasthan will soon be established as an ‘energy provider’ in the country. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a Central and Telangana government undertaking, will give a new direction to power generation and supply, he said.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma was speaking at the MoU signing programme between RVUNL and SCCL held at the Chief Minister’s residence on Monday. He said that Rajasthan, which is the largest state in the country, is fast emerging in the field of solar energy and will soon become self-sufficient in energy production. He also informed that the Government is taking policy decisions to provide day time power to farmers by 2027 and ensuring their implementation.
1500 MW Solar Park to be set up in Rajasthan, 800 MW power will be available
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma informed that under the MoU, thermal power projects of 1600 MW will be set up in Telangana, which will provide 800-800 MW power to Telangana and Rajasthan. In addition, a 1500 MW solar power park will be set up in Rajasthan for which RVUNL has also identified land. The project will entail an investment of about Rs 6,000 crore and create new employment opportunities. The total estimated cost of all these projects is Rs. 22,000 crore.
A big step towards the target of 54,000 MW capacity
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said that under the Clean Energy Policy-2024 of Rajasthan, a target of 125 GW solar power generation has been set by 2030. The State Government has taken important decisions to achieve power generation capacity of 54,000 MW by 2031-32. A total of Rs. 2.28 lakh crore worth of investment agreements have been signed with central enterprises on 10th March 2024 and during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit. In addition, a Rs 10,000 crore MoU has also been signed between Power Grid Corporation and RVUNL. He hoped that the concerned departments and agencies would contribute in meeting the power requirements of the state and the country by completing these projects at the earliest.
The Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister of Telangana, Shri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said that Rajasthan’s immense solar energy potential is paving the way for a bright future. He informed that this MoU will add a new chapter in the energy sector by combining the thermal energy efficiency of Telangana and solar potential of Rajasthan. The Minister of State (I / C) for Power, Shri Heeralal Nagar said that the Department of Power along with the Government of Telangana will ensure speedy implementation of these projects.
On the occasion, Additional Chief Secretary Power Mr. Alok gave a detailed presentation on the MoU. Principal Secretary Energy Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Alok Gupta, CMD RVUNL Devendra Shringi, CMD SCCL N Balram and other senior officials were present on the occasion.