(a) the names of the schemes being implemented by the Union Government to promote solar energy in Madhya Pradesh at present;
(b) the quantum of funds provided to the State under the above-mentioned schemes during the last two years;
(c) whether the Union Government has proposed any provision of subsidy for use of solar energy; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C)
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been implementing various schemes in the country, including in Madhya Pradesh, to promote solar energy. The names of the schemes are as under:
i. Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects.
ii. Scheme for setting up 1000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects by the Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and the Government of India organisations with VGF.
iii. Scheme for setting up 300 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects by Defence Establishments and Para Military Forces with VGF.
iv. Pilot-cum-demonstration projects for development of grid connected solar PV power plants on canal banks and canal tops.
v. Bundling Scheme - 15000 MW grid-connected solar PV power plants through NTPC Ltd./ NVVN.
vi. VGF Scheme for setting up of 2000 MW of Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects through Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
vii. VGF Scheme for setting up of 5000 MW of Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects through SECI.
viii. Installation of Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Power Plants.
ix. Off-Grid Solar PV Scheme.
(b) The details of quantum of funds provided to Madhya Pradesh under various schemes during the last two years are given in Annexure-I.
(c) & (d) The details of provision of subsidy for use of solar energy are given in Annexure-II.
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