Question : Setting up of Solar Power Projects

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up solar power projects on unused land of Railways;

(b) if so, the district-wise details thereof including Sikar, Jalore and Sirohi districts of Rajasthan and Latur district of Maharashtra;
(c) whether the Government proposes to take land from farmers on lease which are lying unused due to lack of water to set up solar power projects;
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the details of time limit prescribed to set up such projects?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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