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Assam Sets 11.7 GW Renewable Energy Goal for 2030, Calls for Investors
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:46 PM
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Assam aims to reach 11.7 GW of renewable power by 2030 and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has opened the state to investors to help meet the target.
Assam has announced an ambitious plan to install 11.7 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by the year 2030. The target, set by the state government, reflects a commitment to diversify the state’s power mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on private investors, both domestic and international, to participate in developing solar, wind and other renewable projects across the state. The invitation comes as part of a broader strategy to attract capital and expertise to meet the projected energy demand.
The government has outlined incentives such as streamlined approvals, tax benefits and land allocation to make Assam an attractive destination for renewable energy ventures. The plan also aligns with national renewable energy targets and the state’s own climate action objectives.
Investors are expected to contribute to job creation and local economic development, while the state aims to secure a sustainable and clean energy future for its residents.
Assam’s renewable energy push is seen as a key driver for the state’s economic growth and environmental stewardship, positioning it as a leader in the northeastern region’s green transition.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on private investors, both domestic and international, to participate in developing solar, wind and other renewable projects across the state. The invitation comes as part of a broader strategy to attract capital and expertise to meet the projected energy demand.
The government has outlined incentives such as streamlined approvals, tax benefits and land allocation to make Assam an attractive destination for renewable energy ventures. The plan also aligns with national renewable energy targets and the state’s own climate action objectives.
Investors are expected to contribute to job creation and local economic development, while the state aims to secure a sustainable and clean energy future for its residents.
Assam’s renewable energy push is seen as a key driver for the state’s economic growth and environmental stewardship, positioning it as a leader in the northeastern region’s green transition.