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India has committed to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2070 (Panchamrit targets).
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The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) was launched in 2010 under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
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Bhadla Solar Park in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, is one of the largest operational solar parks in the world with over 2,245 MW capacity.
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The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to provide energy security to farmers by installing standalone solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants.
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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris (2015), headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.
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India's installed non-fossil electricity capacity crossed the 200 GW milestone in 2024, accounting for more than 45% of total domestic power generation capacity.
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The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was approved in February 2024 with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore to provide subsidized rooftop solar systems for 10 million households.
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Pavagada Solar Park in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, spans 13,000 acres with an operational solar power generation capacity of 2,050 MW.
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The National Green Hydrogen Mission was approved in January 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, targeting 5 million metric tonnes annual production by 2030.
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The Solar Energy Corporation of India, established in 2011, functions as the nodal Central Public Sector Enterprise for executing national renewable energy capacity tenders.
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The Green Term Ahead Market and Green Day Ahead Market operate on the Indian Energy Exchange to facilitate transparent open-market trading of renewable electricity.
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Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks provide standardized plug-and-play transmission infrastructure under guidelines of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
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The National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy of 2018 promotes large-scale grid-connected wind-solar hybrid systems to optimize land utilization and transmission network efficiency.
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The Production Linked Incentive scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules provides direct budgetary support for indigenous manufacturing of polysilicon, wafers, and cells.
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Renewable Purchase Obligations mandated under Section 86(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 require distribution companies to purchase defined minimum quotas of green electricity.
Subject Specialist Commentary
Analytical perspective & practical exam advice from the Master10 academic board
India's clean energy transition gained momentum with the launch of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in 2010 under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. Targeting 500 gigawatts of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030 and Net Zero carbon emissions by 2070, India has built ultra-mega solar parks like Bhadla in Rajasthan and Pavagada in Karnataka. Flagship initiatives include the PM-KUSUM scheme for solar agriculture and the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana for rooftop installations.
In UPSC and SSC current affairs, question setters focus on national targets and policy instruments. Be careful with timeline targets: India aims for 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2070 under its Panchamrit commitments. A common MCQ trap confuses mission mandates: PM-KUSUM provides solar water pumps for farmers, whereas PM Surya Ghar supports domestic rooftop solar. Remember that the International Solar Alliance, founded jointly by India and France in 2015, is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.
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