Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh has made remarkable progress in the energy sector. He directed the Energy and New & Renewable Energy Departments to elevate their performance from excellent to exemplary. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav reviewed the activities of both departments. New and Renewable Energy Minister Shri Rakesh Shukla, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, and senior officials were present. The Chief Minister conducted a detailed review of both traditional power generation and ongoing renewable energy initiatives. It was informed that the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project was commissioned in October 2024. Power generated from the solar parks in Agar, Shajapur, and Neemuch is also being supplied to Indian Railways. These renewable energy projects have created employment opportunities for local communities and reduced carbon emissions by over 60 million tonnes.
It was highlighted that the Morena Solar-cum-Storage Project will be the state’s first storage-based solar project, expected to save ₹180 crore annually. The project is scheduled for completion in 2027. Discussions were also held on the Solar Pump Scheme for farmers, the Surya Mitra Agricultural Feeder Scheme, and the Kusum-A initiative. A total of 15 developers have been allotted districts for implementation. The state aims to develop 48 MW capacity across approximately 1,300 government buildings.
Citizens are also increasingly adopting rooftop solar systems. Over 76,000 residential units in the state are operational, with an installed capacity of nearly 300 MW. Under the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana, solar systems with battery storage have been installed in over 1,000 homes across 11 districts. Survey work is underway in all 55 districts for the rooftop solar program.