India is the third largest energy consumer in Asia. It is largely dependable on coal based energy to fuel its power needs. However, solar energy being inexpensive power source as compared to coal driven method, only fraction of the country’s power is produced through this source.

As a part of their ongoing mission towards outreaching this source and extending it nationwide, they plan to launch “National Solar Mission,” through which they would install 20 million solar lights and 20 million square meters of solar thermal panel which would generate a total of  20,000 megawatts which they plan to complete by the year 2022.
According to Farooq Abdullah, Renewable Energy Minister, they have planned the proposal towards providing 90 percent support which would be towards the installation of solar power plants. In solar applications, where the initial setup deems to be high, considerations have been given towards providing a 30 percent grant in aid of the project.

Through this mission, India could save enormous amount of kerosene each year. In the next three years, the plans include adding 1,300 megawatts of solar power of which 1,100 megawatts will be connected to the central grid and the rest would go to off grid providers.
By doing this, India would step up on its commitment towards the solar mission and they are positive towards achieving the goals.
Abdullah was also quoted saying that they would also work closely with other stakeholders especially in the United States, so that India can be known as a global player in  solar energy providing affordable solutions towards solar power generation.
The other delegates from the government are convinced about great potentials arising out of this project which could make India the next scientific and industrial frontier towards solar energy.
Recently, Russia displayed their interest towards this mission as they would coordinate with Indian officials towards setup of production facilities for the application of solar energy in the areas of military, civil, industry and space.