(a) whether the Government has fixed any target in achieving 100 GW of solar energy by 2022;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with target achieved so far;
(c) whether the Government proposes to levy Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar energy equipment to discourage imports;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY, POWER and MoS for SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) The Government has fixed target of setting up 100 GW solar power by December 2022.
(b) As on 31.08.2020, installed capacity of solar power was about 35.7 GW.
(c) to (e) The decision to impose Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on any commodity is taken by Ministry of Finance keeping in view all relevant factors.
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