What are the various ways the government of India is promoting renewable energy

Explain the government policies and initiatives focusing on renewable energy sources in India.
The government of India has undertaken several policies and initiatives to promote renewable energy sources in the country. Some of them are:
  • The National Solar Mission: It aims to promote the use of solar energy in the country through various incentives and subsidies to individuals and companies for installing solar panels.
  • The National Wind Energy Mission: It focuses on increasing the wind energy capacity in the country by setting targets for wind power generation
  • The National Bio-Energy Mission: It promotes the use of biofuels and biomass for energy production.
  • The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme: It encourages farmers to install solar pumps for irrigation and provides incentives to them for the same.
  • The Atal Jyoti Yojana: It facilitates the installation of solar street lights in rural areas to provide lighting infrastructure.
  • The Rooftop Solar Programme: It encourages the installation of solar panels on rooftops of buildings (homes, offices, etc.) by providing subsidies and incentives to individuals and companies.
These policies and initiatives have helped to create a favorable environment for the growth of renewable energy in India.
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