India emerged as leader in climate action, says Kishan Reddy

India has emerged as a global leader in climate action, with initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana empowering households to harness solar energy, he said.

Hyderabad: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said India has emerged as a global leader in climate action, with initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana empowering households to harness solar energy.

He was speaking after inaugurating a Rooftop Solar Power Plant at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) here.

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The Union Minister lauded the institute for its commitment to sustainable energy and said the rooftop solar power plant is a significant step towards environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and sustainable development, an official release said.

The 150-kilowatt rooftop solar plant at GSITI will meet 75 per cent of the institute’s energy needs, saving Rs 30 lakh annually, and set a new standard for renewable energy use in public institutions, he noted.

S D Patbhaje, Additional Director General of the Geological Survey of India (Southern Region), emphasized on the importance of the project for sustainable development.