Rajasthan wins national renewable energy award for clean power leadership

Rajasthan has secured the top national award for its performance under the Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework, recognising the state's rapid building of clean power infrastructure and strong governance.

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan presented the award to Rajasthan Minister of State for Energy Heeralal Nagar during a ceremony in New Delhi over the weekend. The framework, designed by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy alongside the Power Finance Corporation, evaluates states on grid readiness, regulatory frameworks, power discom health, and investor climate.

Speaking after receiving the honour, Mr Nagar said Rajasthan has established itself as India's premier green power hub, providing strong support to the country's long-term energy transition.

Rajasthan clean energy metrics and national goals

Mr Nagar said the state is playing a central role in driving India toward its goal of establishing 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The rapid expansion of solar parks and coordinated state planning have helped Rajasthan draw substantial capital into green energy infrastructure.

Evaluation under the national framework measured states across several key criteria:

• Scale and speed of renewable energy development
• Clarity of policy and regulatory structures
• Grid integration and transmission readiness
• Financial and operational performance of power discoms
• Overall investment climate for clean tech projects

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Chairman and Managing Director Rohit Gupta was also present at the New Delhi event as the state confirmed plans to maintain its utility-scale solar and wind infrastructure momentum.