TheAssam cabinet cleared an of Rs 5,000 crore for generation of 1,000 MW of solar power in collaboration with Neyveli Lignite Corporation, a ‘Navratna’ company under the coal ministry.
CM Himanta BiswaSarma, in his post-cabinet briefing, said this was to make the state self-sufficient in the Energy sector. “A joint venture company with Neyveli Lignite Corporation will be floated to generate the 1000 MW solar power on government land. This will be the first such initiative among PSUs in the energy sector.”
The cabinet also approved use of unutilized land of tea estates, not more than 5% of its total area, for other activities such as growing trees, tea tourism and setting up solar Plants.