The Telugu states and the Delhi city are giving free power in way or the other to some consumers. But the centre is against this trend. The centre has promised 300 units free from the Solar power generation and not the electricity produced.
But some state Governments including Karnataka are giving the free power for the sake of votes. The central minster said that it is a bad practice.
“Vote for us and we will give free electricity, politicians would say.
But they are not giving free electricity but rather making you free from electricity,” Mr Joshi said. “This is a very dangerous trend.That is why renewable energy can do away with all these problems.
Minister Joshi outlined the strides India has made under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in fostering a competitive renewable energy industry. “A sector growing so rapidly will
definitely provide momentum to India’s growing economy,” he remarked.
India’s solar power costs are among the lowest in the world. Over the past decade, the cost of solar energy has dropped dramatically from ₹ 10.95 per unit in 2010-11 to just ₹ 2.60 in 2023-24.
