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a significant milestone in the State’s clean energy journey and reflects Haryana’s steady emergence as a
major contributor to India’s renewable energy future.

The Minister underlined that the Government of India has recently notified a comprehensive policy
mandating biomass pellet or torrefied municipal solid waste (MSW) charcoal co-firing in all coal-based
thermal power plants. Under the new policy, thermal power stations across the country are required to
co-fire 5% biomass or MSW charcoal by weight, while units in the Delhi-NCR region will achieve a 7%
blend.

For NCR plants, at least half of the biomass used will be sourced from local paddy residue and stubble,
ensuring sustainable supply chains and addressing the long-standing problem of stubble burning. Shri
Joshi noted that the Government is simultaneously strengthening source segregation systems and
regulatory supervision to build a robust ecosystem for MSW-derived charcoal, given the challenges posed
by wet and unsegregated municipal waste.

New Pellet Facility to Boost Clean Fuel and Rural Economy

Speaking about the facility, the Minister said that the new pellet plant will use agricultural residues such
as paddy straw, mustard straw and cotton stalks to manufacture biomass pellets for thermal power co-
firing. This will reduce pollution, cut carbon emissions and generate new livelihood opportunities for rural
communities while creating an additional income stream for farmers. The Minister described the project
as an important step towards realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for a sustainable and
energy-secure future.

Highlighting the Centre’s long-standing commitment to Haryana, Shri Joshi said that major infrastructure
and clean fuel initiatives are transforming the State’s development trajectory. He emphasised that India
has nearly doubled its electricity generation capacity over the past decade and is now a power-exporting
nation, with Haryana benefiting significantly from this progress. With over 12 GW of existing capacity, the
State is on track to achieve 24 GW in the coming years.

Household Rooftop Solar and Solar Pump Deployment Drive Statewide Clean Energy Momentum

Detailing Haryana’s clean energy achievements, the Minister noted that the State has installed more than
2.8 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 2.4 GW of solar power. More than 2 lakh households have
applied under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and over 45,000 homes have already installed rooftop
solar systems—giving households substantial savings through zero electricity bills.

Under PM-KUSUM, Haryana has installed 18.61 MW under Component A and more than 1.74 lakh solar
pumps, enabling farmers to irrigate using sunlight without relying on diesel. The Minister described this
as a major empowerment of farmers, who are now emerging not just as providers of food, but as
producers of clean energy.

On green hydrogen, Shri Joshi highlighted Haryana’s leadership in pioneering projects across sectors in
Hisar, Panipat and Jhajjar. He said that these developments place Haryana at the forefront of the global

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