Development of Solar Cities Scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a programme on ‘Development of Solar Cities’ which aims to reduce a minimum of 10% of the projected demand of conventional energy of the city through renewable energy installations and energy efficiency measures.

Objectives

• to enable/empower Urban Local Governments to address energy challenges at City - level.
• to provide a framework and support to prepare a Master Plan including assessment of current energy situation, future demand and action plans
• to build capacity in the Urban Local Bodies and create awareness among all sections of civil society.
• to involve various stakeholders in the planning ....