India's Power Surge: PM Modi's Mega Projects in Bhuj Propel Green Energy Revolution

In a significant push for India's energy sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a range of development projects in Bhuj on Monday, cumulatively valued at over Rs 50,000 crore. Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal, praised India's progress in the electricity sector over the last decade, noting a nearly doubled electricity generation capacity to 472 GW.

As India positions itself as a global leader in renewable energy, the Union Minister confirmed plans to escalate electricity production from non-fossil sources to 500 GW by 2030. Prime Minister Modi echoed this focus, hailing Kutch as a burgeoning hub for green energy, and unveiled plans for a green hydrogen factory, a burgeoning fuel alternative.

Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi spearheaded initiatives that aim to develop India as a blue economy, leveraging the strategic advantages of port-led growth. His longstanding connection with Kutch, dating back to before his political career, underscores the historic and economic importance of the region in India's energy and maritime policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)