Goa to have solar and renewable energy policy soon: CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji, June 20 (KNN) Goa Chief minister Pramod Sawant informed that the state government will soon roll out a new solar and renewable energy policy.

The chief minister said, “Government has approved the policy and it will be sent to the central government for its approval. It includes solar and hydro energy among others. We have prepared a plan on what can be done and where. Once we get approval from the Union government, we will launch the policy.”

“By 2030, the state will switch to renewable energy for most of its needs,” he said.

CM sawant pointed out that Goa will be the first state in the country to prepare such a plan on renewable energy.

“The collaborative efforts have resulted in the launch of subsidies for solar panel installations, accessible through a user-friendly portal, which is inspiring the people of Goa to adopt environment-friendly methods of electricity generation,” he added.

In the recent times, the goa government has been taking significant strides towards a greener and more sustainable future.  (KNN Bureau)