Renew India Campaign, the leading green
blog in India is happy to announce the Renew India Campaign - Personality of the Year Award for the outstanding Support for Renewable
Energy Generation in India in the Calender year 2012. We more focused on
State level Personalities and their achievements for the Judgement.
Our Editors Note:
“The Selection Committee had a tough chore in narrowing the list to a final few due to the parity of the top contenders. We've been thrilled with the level of support they provided to the Renewable Energy Deployment in the Country”
J Jayalalithaa
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Significant Achievements:
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She announced the new policy, which will see the state tap 3000 MW of
power in the next three years through solar energy alone. The
policy hopes to generate 1000 MW each year till 2015.
- Support given for Generation for Wind Generation in the state and for drafting plans for the Creation of solar energy parks, encouragement to people to install solar
panels at home and gradual installation of solar panels in government
and local body building.
Narendra Modi
Chief Minister of Gujarat
Significant Achievements:
- For transforming Gujarat into India's leading Renewable Energy Power Generator.
- Gujarat has currently the highest installed Solar Capacity with over 700 MW installed.
- Also Gujarat is transforming into a major solar hub, with a projected yield of 1000 MW by 2013.
Oommen Chandy
Chief Minister of Kerala
Significant Achievements:
- Supporting Kerala's 10,000 Solar Rooftop Project Scheme.
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Plans of Conversion of Government Offices and other assets
eco-friendly, by improving waste management initiatives and installation
of Solar systems.
