Once a pioneer in the sector of renewable energy, West Bengal now does not even figure among the top ten states in the country in terms of developing renewable energy, say latest figures available with the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE).

Taking note of this, the state government has taken up a number of projects to develop and promote solar power to reclaim its lost position.

According to figures, states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and even the neighbouring states of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh have marched ahead in terms of receiving central funds and implementation of renewable energy schemes and projects............Read more

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