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MHA bans solar and wind projects within 1 km of India’s borders
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned any new solar, wind, or hybrid renewable energy projects within one kilometre of India's international borders. The move follows a rise in applications for…
The Story in Brief
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned any new solar, wind, or hybrid renewable energy projects within one kilometre of India's international borders. The move follows a rise in applications for projects in sensitive border areas. The MHA cited security concerns as the reason for the restriction.
The Indian Opinion
Claims of a blanket anti-renewable energy policy are misleading. The MHA is merely enforcing border security, a genuine concern near frontiers. Energy companies should have expected scrutiny. The real test is whether the MHA clarifies procedures for projects beyond the 1-km buffer, so India's green targets do not clash with national security.
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