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Ministry of Home Affairs restricts renewable energy projects near international borders

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines prohibiting the development of solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy projects within one kilometer of India's international borders. The directive also mandates government approval for the employment of personnel from neighboring countries, including China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, for projects located within 50 kilometers of sensitive border areas.

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The Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah presents 12th Volume of the Official Language Committee’s Report to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu
File photo: Ministry of Home Affairs / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

The Ministry of Home Affairs has released new guidelines that restrict the placement of renewable energy infrastructure along India's borders. These rules forbid the construction of any new solar, wind, or hybrid energy projects within one kilometer of the Line of Control, the Line of Actual Control, and the International Border. Additionally, the ministry has designated all regions within 50 kilometers of these borders as sensitive areas.

The guidelines further regulate the workforce involved in these energy projects. Companies are now required to obtain central government permission before hiring engineers, staff, or laborers from land border countries, specifically mentioning China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. These measures are intended to enhance security oversight in regions adjacent to India's international boundaries.

Key Facts

  1. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued new guidelines for renewable energy projects near borders.
  2. New solar, wind, and hybrid projects are banned within 1 km of the border.
  3. Areas within 50 km of the border are classified as sensitive.
  4. Employment of staff from land border countries requires central government approval.
  5. The restrictions specifically mention China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

The Timeline4

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  1. 8 Aug

    1. HiThe Hindu
      No solar, wind, renewable energy project within 1 km of international border, says Home Ministry
    2. HTHindustan Times
      No renewable energy project within 1 km of borders: MHA guidelines
    3. ETThe Economic Times
      India bans new renewable projects near borders
    4. DHDeccan Herald
      No renewable energy project within 1 km of borders: MHA guidelines

      Also ran in Hindustan Times

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