MNRE to increase budget for RE

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed a manifold increase in allocation for the transition phase from megawatt to gigawatt through the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA).
Speaking at the 6th GRIHA Summit, Upendra Tripathy, Secretary, MNRE, sa cid that speed, scale and skill sets need to be enhanced to increase the renewable energy mix in our energy production.
´The summit is providing various ideas and is bringing together specialized professionals from different sectors to give a new thrust to renewable energy. We need to expand the number of institutions who are working to take this movement forward.´ He said, adding that India would soon overtake other countries in renewable energy, as the country has the resources and ideas to make this happen. Dr Leena Srivastava, Acting Director-General, TERI, said: ´Since energy efficiency is at the core of sustainable habitats, renewable energy must be given a head start.´