Viability Gap Funding for 1 GW Offshore Wind Energy
By Rediff Money Desk, NEWDELHI Feb 01, 2024 11:59
India's Finance Minister announces viability gap funding for 1 GW offshore wind energy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government will provide viability gap funding for 1 GW offshore wind energy.
The country has a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
She said the viability gap funding will also be provided for harnessing offshore wind energy capacity of 1 GW for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
She added that the government is ready to assist states in faster development of aspirational districts and blocks.
Spiritual tourism has tremendous opportunities for growth, Sitharaman said.
The country has a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
She said the viability gap funding will also be provided for harnessing offshore wind energy capacity of 1 GW for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
She added that the government is ready to assist states in faster development of aspirational districts and blocks.
Spiritual tourism has tremendous opportunities for growth, Sitharaman said.
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