Kutch is emerging as world’s largest hub for green energy: PM Modi

Kutch emerging as world’s largest hub for green energy – PM Modi

Key Points:

• Event: PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹53,400+ crore in Bhuj, Gujarat.
• Sectors Covered: Infrastructure, energy (renewables and thermal), tourism, ports, roads, solar, and water projects.
• Green Energy Leadership:
  • Kutch highlighted as the world’s largest hub for green energy.
  • Emphasis on green hydrogen as the future fuel – powering vehicles, buses, and streetlights.
  • Kandla designated as one of India’s three green hydrogen hubs.
  • New green hydrogen plant to be developed using fully “Made in India” technology.
• Solar Power:
  • Kutch central to India’s solar revolution.
  • Khavda Solar Complex under development – one of the largest in the world.
  • Plays a major role in powering Gujarat and positioning Kutch globally in renewable energy.
• Infrastructure & Transmission:
  • Transmission infrastructure to evacuate renewable energy from Khavda Renewable Energy Park.
  • Ultra-supercritical thermal power unit at Tapi.
  • Expansion of overall transmission network to support energy growth.
• Inclusive Energy Access:
  • PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana – providing affordable electricity to lakhs of households in Gujarat.
• Significance:
  • Showcases India’s leadership in clean energy transition.
  • Demonstrates a mix of renewable and thermal energy development alongside infrastructure and tourism.
  • Highlights local manufacturing (“Made in India”) and energy self-reliance.
    
    Updated - May 27, 2025 ; 12:26 PM | https://bioenergytimes.com/