West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan outline power sector plans in state budgets
The Government of West Bengal has allocated Rs 41,410 million for the Department of Power in the State Budget 2025-2026. A sum of Rs 816 million has been proposed for the Non-Conventional & Renewable Energy Sources department. Plans include the installation of static meters for 726,000 consumers, expansion of e-vehicle charging infrastructure at 187 locations, and a 125 MW ground-mounted solar power project in Goaltore, Paschim Medinipur. The government is also undertaking a 150 MW…