(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of a recent report of a New Delhi
based public interest research organisation alleging irregularities in the awarding of
contracts under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM);
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to improve the tendering and
other process to remove irregularities; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): An article appeared in the magazine “Down to Earth†in its issue dated 1-15 Feb.
2012 in which allegations were made regarding violation of Guidelines of the 1000 MW Solar
Power Project Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) being implemented
through NVVN.
(c)&(d): An inter-ministerial committee was constituted to inquire into the allegations.
The report has been submitted by the committee and the same is being examined by the Government.