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The Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) acknowledges the increasing concern related to climate change, global warming and has recognized the urgent need to address these issues. The promotion of Renewable Energy is one of the key measures taken by the GoMP in this direction. By inclusion of all aspects of necessities of solar power sector, this policy has been formulated in which present statutory status of power generation and distribution as well as regulatory frame work has been considered.

The objectives of the Policy are as follows:

a) To encourage participation of Private Sector to set up Solar Power based projects in the State.

b) To define the incentives and benefits to be provided to the participants of the Private Sector in clear terms.

c) To build a favourable atmosphere for setting up Solar Power projects.

d) Lay down framework for policy implementation.

All Solar energy based power project Developers (Solar PV/Solar thermal) and manufacturing units of equipment, ancillaries related to Solar Power projects shall be eligible for benefits under the Policy. Only new plant and machinery shall be eligible for installation under the Policy.