(a) whether the new draft policy for the development of renewable energy sources is under
the consideration of the Government;
(b) if so, the salient features thereof;
(c) whether the Government has approved the same;
(d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR)
(a)&(b): An Expert Committee constituted by the Planning Commission has prepared an
Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) covering all sources of energy including renewable
energy sources. This report has highlighted the need to maximally develop domestic supply
options and diversify energy sources. It has also projected that renewables may account
for 5 to 6 per cent of India’s energy mix by 2031-32 and has observed that the distributed
nature of renewables can provide many socio-economic benefits for the country, specially
in remote and rural areas.
(c),(d)&(e): The recommendations of the IEPR are yet to be accepted by the Government. No
time frame for their acceptance can be fixed as it depends on the merits thereof vis-Ã -vis
national strategic concerns and priorities.