Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav said this week that Madhya Pradesh aims to fulfill half of its electricity requirements through solar energy by 2030. The state is making rapid strides in solar energy production, with the government focused on providing affordable electricity to industries, trade, and agriculture.
The chief minister dedicated 880 MW Agar and Neemuch solar projects built at a cost of INR 3,520 crore at Susner in Agar-Malwa district. This includes a 550 MW solar project in Agar-Malwa district built at a cost of about INR 2,200 crore and a 330 MW solar project in Neemuch district built at a cost of INR 1,320 crore.
Yadav highlighted that solar energy generated in Agar will be supplied to the Railway Department, enabling trains in seven states to operate sustainably on solar power.
The minister also said that farmers will be made self-reliant in the field of solar energy production for irrigation, for which they will be provided with one lakh solar pumps to generate the electricity they need.
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