“Complete Green Energy Development Projects as Soon as Possible” – CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai | The state government’s policy is to provide affordable and maximum electricity to the public. To strengthen the energy sector’s infrastructure, the Energy Department must undertake time-bound planning. There is a growing need to focus on green energy development, and priority must be given to completing energy distribution projects within scheduled timelines, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

He made these remarks while reviewing various energy department schemes at Sahyadri Guest House. Present at the meeting were Minister for Non-Conventional Energy Atul Save (via video conferencing), Minister of State Meghana Sakore-Bordikar, Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Abha Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) O.P. Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary (Planning) Rajgopal Deora, Principal Secretary (Rural Development) Eknath Dawale, Principal Secretary (Urban Development) Dr. K.H. Govindraj, Principal Secretary to the CM Ashwini Bhide, Secretary Dr. Shrikkar Pardeshi, and heads of MSEDCL, MSETCL, MAHAGENCO, and MEDA.

Key Directions by CM Fadnavis

Complete the Chief Minister’s Solar Agricultural Feeder Scheme 2.0 by December 2025, as it is a game-changer in the energy sector.

Under the PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme, solar electrification of all government buildings in the state should be expedited by completing surveys and accelerating implementation through MEDA.

For the Model Solar Village initiative, MEDA and MSEDCL should work jointly.

Ensure that each project under MEDA, Generation, and Transmission sectors is completed on time following the Gati Shakti scheme model.

Effectively implement Central Government schemes to reduce power losses and raise public awareness on electricity consumption.

Fadnavis also emphasized

Implementation of a recovery plan for pending electricity dues from local self-government bodies.

With rising future electricity demand, it is essential to strengthen the distribution system.

There is a need to focus on green energy development in the coming years.

Emphasis on research and development projects, policy-backed hydrogen ecosystem development, and skill development for the future energy sector.

Sustainable, forward-looking planning is essential for the power sector, and the CM also took stock of the current status of various projects during the meeting.