New Wind Energy Act to attract Rs. 2,500 crore investment in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government today approved an amendment in the Wind Energy Act, 2012 to attract investment of Rs 2,500 crore to produce 400 MW power from wind mills in the state.

The cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje approved the amendment in the existing “Wind Energy Act, 2012″ with an investment prospect of Rs 2,500 crore by producing 400 MW power through wind mills, Rajendra Rathore, Parliamentary Affairs Minister told reporters after a three-hour long meeting here.

A committee would also be set up to draw lines on purchase of lands (private and government) for wind mill installations in the state, Rathore said, adding the private sector would be encouraged to provide land for this purpose.