Private Agencies Can Take Govt Land For Setting Up Solar Parks, Says KJ George
The New Indian Express Shivamogga|January 02, 2025
'Eligible agencies have to pay Rs 25,000 as rent for 1-acre land acquired for the purpose'
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ENERGY Minister K J George has said that private agencies will be allowed to set up solar parks on government land and generate non-conventional clean energy. Eligible agencies have to pay Rs 25,000 as rent for 1-acre land acquired for the purpose, which has to be paid every year, he said.

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