Fadnavis Sets Deadline for 5,000 MW Solar Push Under Flagship Agri Feeder Plan
Fadnavis underscored the need for seamless cooperation between local authorities and private players executing projects on both govt and private land. He urged district collectors to expedite no-objection certificates, land leasing, removal of encroachments, and remeasurement for timely approvals. "Obstacles faced by developers should be resolved on priority," he said.
Responding to recurring issues, Fadnavis instructed police to act swiftly in cases of theft from solar project sites. He also directed that care be taken in densely populated areas, and that permissions for power lines crossing forest zones be granted without delay. "Guidelines related to trees must be strictly followed. Forest department must issue clearances on time, including for adjacent private lands," he added.
Fadnavis' push comes amid growing emphasis on
decentralised renewable energy
infrastructure for rural power stability. District task forces have been told to closely monitor project progress.
Among those attending were additional chief secretaries OP Gupta (finance) and Milind Mhaiskar (forest), secretary Shrikar Pardeshi, and heads of MahaTransco, MahaGenco, and the state's energy development agency. All district collectors and zilla parishad CEOs joined via video conferencing.
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