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Maharashtra CM Fast-Tracks Solar Projects to Boost Renewable Power by Year-End

He set a December 2025 deadline for the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 scheme fortifying distribution networks to cap power costs

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Overview

  • Fadnavis ordered the energy department to adopt strict, time-bound plans for green energy development to ensure affordable and uninterrupted electricity supply.
  • He mandated completion of the flagship Solar Agricultural Feeder Scheme 2.0 by December 2025 to deliver solar power directly to agriculture feeders.
  • MEDA was tasked with finishing surveys for solarising all government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and accelerating its rollout.
  • The CM directed MEDA and Mahavitaran to collaborate on model solar villages and launch campaigns aimed at reducing transmission losses.
  • Officials were instructed to recover pending dues from local self-government bodies and to promote hydrogen energy research and skill-building initiatives.