The ultra-mega solar project of Ladakh that will not only shore up the region’s economy but will also be India’s major stride towards carbon-neutrality to meet its ambitious declaration for producing 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 is running behind schedule with tenders yet to be floated.
Last week, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said in her budget speech that the inter-state transmission system for evacuation and grid integration of 13GW renewable energy from Ladakh to Kaithal in Haryana will be built with investment of ₹20,700 crore, including central support of ₹8,300 crore.
Though tenders are yet to be floated, the Centre hopes to meet the 2026 deadline.
