(a) whether the Government has formulated any special plan for the development of
new and renewable energy sources in the North-Eastern States in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Sikkim?
(a) whether the Government has formulated any special plan for the development of
new and renewable energy sources in the North-Eastern States in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Sikkim?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a)&(b): The Government is giving special attention to the development of renewable energy
sources, in the North-Eastern States including Sikkim. A higher level of financial incentive
in the form of capital subsidy is being provided for deployment of various renewable energy
systems in these States, with special focus on border districts. Details thereof under the
major programmes are given in Annexure. However, it is for the respective States to formulate
specific proposals for availing these incentives. The Government is also implementing a special
project for electrification/ illumination of border villages of Arunachal Pradesh.