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Andhra Pradesh Develops Solar Parks in Naxal Affected Regions

According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the government of Andhra Pradesh has reported the development of a cumulative capacity of 1,160 MW of ultra-mega solar parks in Naxal affected regions of the state.

 

The projects had been developed in the taluks of Nambulapula Kunta (1,000 MW) and Ramagiri (160 MW). Both taluks are located in the Ananthapuramu district of the state.

 

The government provides central financial assistance at the rate of Rs. 200,000 / MW for the development of ultra-mega solar projects and parks across the country, including the Naxal-hit areas.

 

The government has been trying to expand the reach of solar power through various policy incentives across the country though penetrating left-wind extremism affected regions of the country is difficult. Because of security concerns, most of these areas have remained underdeveloped with poor electricity supply.

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