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PM Modi Inaugurates Major Solar Power Projects in Rajasthan to Boost Green Energy and Employment

Newsmantra — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:50:49 +0000

JAIPUR. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated NHPC’s 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power Plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Built under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat initiative using 7.75 lakh domestic solar modules, the mega project significantly strengthens India’s energy security and environmental sustainability. The plant is engineered to generate 75 crore units of clean electricity annually while cutting down carbon emissions by 6.4 lakh tonnes each year. NHPC CMD Bhupender Gupta expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and highlighted that the plant successfully expands their green footprint while boosting the local economy by providing direct employment to residents in the remote region.

Simultaneously, the historic occasion marked major milestones for the 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project, which has been developed by SJVN through its renewable energy arm, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Developed with an investment of approximately 5,492 crore across nearly 5,000 acres, this project stands as India’s largest single EPC solar project under the Domestic Content Requirement category at a single location, showcasing world-class renewable energy infrastructure built entirely on indigenous capabilities. The project is estimated to reduce nearly 2.79 billion kilograms of carbon emissions over its operational life, making a substantial contribution toward India’s climate action commitments.

The mega event was graced by the Governor of Rajasthan, Sh. Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sh. Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal, and Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri. The virtual launch was also joined by top leadership including SJVN Director of Personnel Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director of Finance Sh. Parthajit De, Director of Projects Sh. Rajesh Kumar Chandel, CVO Sh. Pankaj Porwal, CEO of SGEL Sh. Prashant Sharma, and other senior officials. Beyond clean energy generation, these projects have contributed meaningfully to regional socio-economic development, generating more than 2,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities during construction and continuing to support local livelihoods during the operational phase.

Power Foundation Director General Dr. R.K. Tyagi Meets Union Minister Manohar Lal

Newsmantra — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:32:19 +0000

NEW DELHI. Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Director General of the Power Foundation of India, called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, earlier today. During the courtesy meeting, the Director General briefed the Minister on the Foundation’s key ongoing initiatives, research projects, and institutional activities. The discussions centered on critical challenges, emerging priorities, and policy pathways shaping the country’s power sector transition. The meeting highlights the Foundation’s continued role in supporting national energy objectives through strategic insights.

NCRTC Managing Director Briefs Union Minister Manohar Lal on Namo Bharat Project

Newsmantra — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:23:45 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Shalabh Goel, Managing Director of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Minister of Power, Shri Manohar Lal, to brief him on the transformative impact of India’s first Namo Bharat corridor. During the discussion, Goel highlighted how the project is redefining regional mobility by seamlessly connecting Delhi, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, and Meerut, which significantly cuts travel time, improves quality of life, promotes sustainable public transit, and fosters balanced regional development. To mark the occasion, the Managing Director presented the Minister with a copy of the documentation book titled “Namo Bharat – India’s New-Age Mobility,” a publication that chronicles the vision, innovation, engineering excellence, and transformative journey behind this milestone transit system.

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