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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai pledges solar power boost at Samvad 2026
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 11:47 PM
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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlighted the state’s plan to expand solar capacity while speaking at the Samvad 2026 conference.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai addressed the Samvad 2026 forum, a gathering focused on renewable‑energy initiatives, and underscored the urgency of scaling up solar power in Chhattisgarh.
He outlined the state’s target to add several gigawatts of solar capacity over the next five years, citing recent project approvals and the expected inflow of private investment.
Sai emphasized that expanding solar generation will not only strengthen grid reliability but also create employment opportunities in rural areas.
The CM called for coordinated action among government agencies, industry players, and local communities to fast‑track implementation and align the state’s efforts with the national solar mission.
Samvad 2026 will serve as a platform for stakeholders to share best practices and explore financing models for upcoming solar projects.
He outlined the state’s target to add several gigawatts of solar capacity over the next five years, citing recent project approvals and the expected inflow of private investment.
Sai emphasized that expanding solar generation will not only strengthen grid reliability but also create employment opportunities in rural areas.
The CM called for coordinated action among government agencies, industry players, and local communities to fast‑track implementation and align the state’s efforts with the national solar mission.
Samvad 2026 will serve as a platform for stakeholders to share best practices and explore financing models for upcoming solar projects.