Jaipur, 1 November – Under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Rajasthan secured a place among the best states and union territories in the Renewable Energy State Assessment System (RE‑SAF). This honour reflects the state’s continuous achievements in the renewable energy sector.
Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar stated that Rajasthan now has 51.6 GW of renewable energy capacity and 45 GW of solar capacity installed. He added that Rajasthan ranks first in the country for renewable energy production, solar capacity and the PM‑Kusum scheme.
Significance of the national honour
RE‑SAF assessment is based on criteria such as renewable energy development, policy and regulatory framework, grid readiness, discom performance and an investment‑friendly environment. This assessment promotes healthy competition and excellent practices among states.
Secretary of the Central Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Santosh Sarangi, sent a letter to Principal Secretary V. Srinivas praising the state government’s efforts.
What comes next
From 2 November to 5 November 2026, at the closing session of the India Renewable Energy Summit & Expo‑2026 in New Delhi, Hon. Vice‑President Shri C. P. Radha‑Kishnan will honour Rajasthan on 5 November 2026 for its outstanding performance.