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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has thanked PM Modi for allocating a massive 4000 MWh battery storage system to the state. The project, approved under the VGF scheme, will significantly boost Rajasthan's renewable energy capacity. Sharma praised Modi's leadership in transforming India's economy and infrastructure over the past decade. The storage system marks a major step toward achieving the state's clean energy targets while creating new investment opportunities.

Key Points: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Thanks Modi for 4000 MWh Green Energy Boost

  • Rajasthan gets 4000 MWh battery storage under VGF scheme
  • CM links project to Modi's green energy vision
  • Storage system to transform state's power sector
  • Scheme bridges viability gap for critical infrastructure
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Will play important role in achieving green energy goals: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal after Centre allocates 4000 MWh battery energy storage system

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma credits PM Modi for 4000 MWh battery storage allocation, calling it key to state's green energy targets.

"This visionary decision will play an important role in achieving green energy goals - Bhajanlal Sharma"

Jaipur, June 10

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Centre for allocating a 4000 MWh battery energy storage system under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme.

In a post on X, the Rajasthan CM said the move will help the state achieve targets set under green energy

"I express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and the Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal ji for providing central assistance to Rajasthan by allocating 4000 megawatt per hour (MWh) battery energy storage system under the VGF scheme by the Union Ministry of Power.

"I am confident that this visionary decision will not only give a new direction to the energy sector in the state but will also play an important role in achieving the goals of green energy," he added.

The Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme is a government initiative in India designed to support infrastructure projects that are economically beneficial but commercially unviable. It provides financial assistance, in the form of grants, to these projects, making them financially attractive to private investors.

Earlier today, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma lauded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.

CM Sharma held a press conference to highlight the government's achievements and said that PM Modi focused on 'GYAN--Gareeb (poor), Yuva (youth), Annadata (farmers) and Narishakti (women empowerment)'.

Bhajanlal Sharma said, "The last 11 years have been the years of change, development, and pride for India. Today, we can say with pride that India, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, is becoming an emerging power and is en route to becoming the third-largest economy. In 2014, we were in 11th position in terms of economy, we came in 5th position, and now we're in 4th."

Noting achievements under PM Modi's 11-year tenure, he said, "PM Modi focused on GYAN--Gareeb, Yuva, Annadata, and Narishakti."

He added that the works for the poor include PM Gareeb Anna Kalyan, where 81 crore people received free grains, more than 15 crore houses received water connections, and four crore houses were constructed under the PM Awas Yojana.

- ANI

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Arjun K.
This is a game-changer for Rajasthan's solar energy potential! With our Thar desert getting 300+ sunny days, proper storage was the missing piece. Hope they implement it efficiently and don't let corruption derail such important projects. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Good initiative but I hope they also focus on training local youth for maintenance jobs. Too often these high-tech projects bring outsiders while our own people remain unemployed. Skill development should go hand-in-hand with infrastructure.
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Rahul S.
While green energy is important, I'm concerned about the land acquisition for these projects. In my village near Jodhpur, farmers are being forced to sell fertile land for solar plants. Development shouldn't come at the cost of agriculture. 🚜
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Sunita J.
As a Rajasthani, I'm proud to see my state leading in renewable energy! This storage system will help stabilize power supply during peak hours. Maybe now we won't have those 8-hour power cuts in summer! 😅
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Vikram D.
The VGF scheme is good in theory but implementation is key. We've seen similar projects get delayed for years due to bureaucratic hurdles. Hope this moves faster - our energy needs can't wait! Also, who will bear the maintenance costs later?
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Neha P.
Great to see focus on green energy, but what about water conservation in Rajasthan? We need equal attention on saving every drop. Can't celebrate one achievement while ignoring other critical issues facing our state. 🌵

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