To promote hydroelectric power projects of 5 kW and below in Kerala, the Union ministry of new and renewable energy has announced a financial assistance to the tune of Rs 110,000 for setting up 'Pico ...

A significant portion of the population, particularly those living in low density scattered settlements, are still without electricity. These people depend on traditional biomass and kerosene to meet ...

THE government has committed to provide electricity to the entire population by 2007. Out of a total of around 130,000 villages, 99,600 were electrified at the end of March 2006. There are still ...