Govt to provide subsidy to solar-run power-looms

Govt to provide subsidy to solar-run power-looms Last Modified: 19-Jun-2016 3:49 AM
  • 50%
    subsidy will be offered to power looms for setting up solar power units starting August 15th. This was announced by Textile Minister Santosh Gangwar on 10-Jun as part of the govt.'s clean energy initiatives.
  • Rs. 3.75 lakh
    subsidy to be given to persons belonging to the General Category, Rs 5.62 lakh for OBC category and Rs 6.75 lakh to SC/ST.
Posted by Renewables Numerical in Nations & Politics
Tags Textile Sector Power Loom Solar Power Green Subsidy Green Initiatives in Textile Industry India EAI Weekly Roundup - 13-Jun-2016
Source The Hindu | Photo credits: Tata Solar Power, Murugan Textiles