As said by Sushil Kumar Modi, Deputy CM of Bihar, the Bihar Government is considering to propose new policies on renewable energy sector which currently will focus on solar, biomass and hydro projects.
Modi, while attending Energy Revolution Bihar”, said that the government is willing to take suggestions from the renewable energy experts and make changes in its policy, if required.
The Energy Revolutions Bihar has been organized by Greenpeace India to discuss the demand for a strong solar policy with mandatory targets for renewable energy (RE) purchase.
During the event, Modi also said that there were lots of potential in renewable energy sector in the state. He also said that he would talk to banks for make a hassle-free system for granting loan to budding entrepreneurs.
He further said that Government is planning to rope in the ITIs to cater to training and skills needed for renewable energy projects.
As said by Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Energy Minister, the government has already identified five districts for setting up solar water plants in which the Centre's share would be 50 percent of the total amount while the state government would contribute the 40 percent. The remaining 10 percent would be given by the farmer.
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