Question : OFF GRID POWER GENERATION CAPACITY



(a) whether the Government has adopted any strategy to develop the off-grid power generation capacity in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b): The details of strategy employed vis-à-vis various renewable power sources and Central Financial Assistance (CFA)/ subsidies being provided under these schemes depending on the type of system, user category and region is given in Annexure-I. Details of cumulative off-grid power generation capacity set up through various types of systems as on 31.03.2012 is given in Annexure-II.