December 28, 2025 2:03 PM

PM Modi highlights Manipur youth’s solar initiative in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the efforts of a young entrepreneur from Manipur, Moirangthem Seth, who has helped bring solar power to hundreds of households in the state, during his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat. Referring to Seth’s work, the Prime Minister said the initiative demonstrated how local solutions could address long-standing challenges such as lack of electricity in remote areas. “There is an old saying: where there is a will, there is a way. A young ma...

August 20, 2025 11:04 AM

The solar surge: India’s bold leap towards net-zero future

India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s third-largest producer of solar panels. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India generated 108,494 GWh of solar energy, leaving behind Japan's 96,459 GWh. Notably, just a decade ago, India’s solar landscape was in its infancy, with panels dotting only a few rooftops and deserts. As of July 2025, India’s cumulative solar power capacity stood at 119.02 GW, which includes 90.09 GW from ground-mounted sol...