Question : Cooperation in Field of Renewable Energy

(a) whether the country has signed any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fiji for enhanced cooperation in the field of renewable energy between the two countries;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the aims and objectives and the key areas identified for cooperation as per this MoU;

(d) the benefit likely to be accrued to the country as a result of this MoU;

(e) whether the Government has also signed MoUs with other countries to enhance cooperation in the field of renewable energy sector;

(f) if so, the details thereof including the names of those countries and the major areas of cooperation with them; and

(g) the time by which the said MoUs are likely to be implemented along with the present status thereof ?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C)
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)


(a) to (d) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of the Government of the Republic of Fiji was signed on 24th May, 2017 with the aim to develop cooperation in the New and Renewable Energy Sector. A copy of MoU is placed at Annexure I.

(e) to (g) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has also signed MoUs/Agreements with 55 countries and/or their institutions to enhance cooperation in the field of renewable energy sector. A list of these MoUs/Agreements is placed at Annexure II. These MoUs/Agreements become effective from the date of signing between the parties unless otherwise stated in the MoUs/Agreements.
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