NLC India Limited, a leading player in the mining and power generation sector, celebrated a momentous occasion today with the foundation stone laying ceremony of its 300 MW Solar Power Project in Barsingsar, Rajasthan, by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through video conference mode. The esteemed event was graced by other dignitaries including Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan; Shri Gopal Verma, MLA; Shri Kailash Sharma, MLA; Shri Sudhansh Pant, Chief Secretary, Govt of Rajasthan; Shri Abhay Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Planning Department, Govt of Rajasthan.
This landmark project, under MNRE’s CPSU Scheme and awarded by IREDA on 04.10.2021, marks a significant stride towards bolstering India’s renewable energy portfolio and fostering sustainable development.
The total project cost is estimated at Rs. 1,756 crore, with scheduled commissioning in September 2024, demonstrating NLC India Ltd’s commitment to delivering projects of national importance within stipulated timelines.
Speaking on the occasion via video conference, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said, “India has started moving at a fast pace in generating solar power, and in giving an impetus to this mission, today, foundation stone has been laid for various solar power projects in Rajasthan. The projects will not only provide green and cheap power to the region but also provide great employment opportunities to the youth.
