THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a),(b),(c),(d)&(e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement referred to in reply to parts (a),(b),(c),(d)&(e) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question
No. 267 regarding Special Area Demonstration Project Programme to be answered on 15.03.2013
(a): The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing the Special Area Demonstration
Programme (SADP) with the objective of demonstrating New and Renewable Sources of Energy (NRSE),
at locations where large flow of people and tourists takes place for creating awareness. The SADP
comprises two components namely, Energy Parks and Demonstration of Renewable Energy Systems at
places of National and International importance. The funds allocated during the last three years
and the current year are Rs. 4,03 crore, Rs.8.25 crore, Rs.10.00 crore and Rs.6.00 crore,
respectively.
(b): Yes, Madam.
(c): The SADP is being continued during the year 2013-14 for which an allocation of Rs. 8.00
crore has been made. The State/ UT-wise details of the Projects supported so far are given in
the Annexure.
(d): The Ministry provides financial assistance towards the cost of installation and maintenance
of NRSE systems installed under the Special Area Demonstration Programme, whereas the balance of
funds are provided by the beneficiary organizations including State Governments, Non-Governmental
Organisations, Institutions etc.
(e): The Ministry has identified World Heritage Sites, tourists and religious locations of
national and international importance in the country for implementation under SADP.
