Bhubaneshwar, Nov 14: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that a chintan shivir had been organized in Odisha to prepare a blueprint to understand and develop strategies to achieve the renewable energy target of the government.

Speaking to the media, Joshi said "In the last 10 years, we have produced our renewable energy in large numbers. Today, our dependence on fossil fuels has reduced to 10 per cent, almost 212 GW. Our solar energy has increased 130 times and this has been possible under the guidance of Narendra Modi. In the next six years, the country has to achieve their set target of 500 GW, for which we will be investing RS 42 crore. For the same, we have organized the 'chintan shivir' to make a blueprint to understand and develop strategies to achieve the target."

On November 4, Joshi at the International Solar Alliance held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi said that India had reache 90 gigawatts of solar capacity and was moving towards the broader goal of 500 gigawatts.

Joshi, said, "Last month, India reached an impressive 90 gigawatts of installed solar capacity, moving steadily forward towards its broader goal of 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. India is also setting up its size on New Horizon, with a target to produce 5 million metric tons of the green hydrogen by 2030."

He added, "We have approved 50 solar parks with a total capacity of nearly 37.5 gigawatts and identified potential offshore wind energy sites to reach our 30 gigawatts worldwide"

The International Solar Alliance "1000 Strategy" was a focal point of Joshi's address.

Joshi said India's solar rooftop initiatives is one of the best schemes to encourage renewable energy usage."India's one of the best schemes, globally, for the solar roof stock installation, we are empowering communities to generate their own renewable energy."

He said, "The ISA is guided towards 1000 strategy, which aims to mobilize 1000 billion dollars of investments in the solar energy solution by 2030 This is our strategy to deliver energy access to 1000 million people, installation of 1000 gigawatt solar energy capacity, mitigate the emission of 1000 metric ton carbon dioxide every year."

Joshi also emphasized the historic importance of solar energy in cultures worldwide.

He said, "As we look to the future, I serve all of us, governments, international organizations, private sectors and civil society to continue working hand in hand to accelerate the solar revolution."

India's commitment to renewable energy aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for sustainable growth, positioning the nation as a global leader in renewable energy innovation. (ANI)