**Executive Summary**
This document contains the response to Unstarred Question No. 2029 in Lok Sabha, answered on February 11, 2026, concerning the renewable energy potential in the Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh. It details the government's assessment of solar, biogas, and other renewable energy sources, along with schemes to promote renewable energy adoption and reduce dependency on traditional energy. The response includes details of policies introduced by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Renewable Energy Assessment in Budaun District:**
* Estimated solar potential (ground mounted) is 662.10 MW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE).
* 190 MW of Solar Power Projects (Utility Solar Project) have been commissioned.
* Estimated paddy straw availability is 167 lakh tonnes yearly.
* One bio-energy plant with a 10 TPD capacity is installed.
* **Uttar Pradesh Renewable Energy Policies:**
* Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy-2022
* Uttar Pradesh Bio Energy Policy-2022
* Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy-2024
* **National Renewable Energy Schemes/Programmes Implemented by MNRE:**
* PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to achieve rooftop solar installation in one crore households in the residential sector with an outlay of Rs. 75,021 crore, launched in February 2024.
* PM-KUSUM is for setting up decentralized solar or other renewable energy power plants, installation of stand-alone solar agriculture pumps, and solarization of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps.
* Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-mega Solar Power Projects to facilitate the development of utility-scale solar projects.
* Production Linked Incentive scheme for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt (GW) scale in High Efficiency Solar PV modules.
* CPSU Scheme Phase-II for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by Government Producers, using domestically manufactured solar PV cells and modules.
* National Green Hydrogen Mission to make India a Global Hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
* Green Energy Corridors (GEC) to create intra-state transmission system for renewable energy projects.
* Bio-Energy Programme, including:
* Waste to Energy Programme
* Biomass Programme
* Biogas Programme
* New Solar Power Scheme for Tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Habitations/Villages to provide off-grid Solar Lighting.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)**
*Impact:*
The MNRE is responsible for the successful implementation of the renewable energy schemes and programmes.
*Action Required:*
Continue to implement and monitor the renewable energy schemes and programmes as outlined.
**Government of Uttar Pradesh**
*Impact:*
The government is responsible for implementing its renewable energy policies.
*Action Required:*
The state government needs to implement the introduced policies effectively.
**Residents and Industries in Uttar Pradesh, particularly Budaun District**
*Impact:*
These programmes aim to improve energy access, affordability, and reduce dependency on traditional energy sources.
*Action Required:*
Residents and Industries should explore and utilize available renewable energy resources.
**Government Producers**
*Impact:*
Government Producers participate in CPSU Scheme Phase-II and are involved in setting up grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects.
*Action Required:*
Government Producers should execute the projects under the CPSU Scheme Phase-II.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE): The primary government ministry responsible for promoting renewable energy in India, mentioned in the context of implementing schemes and programs.
Uttar Pradesh: The Indian state where the renewable energy potential is being assessed, and specific policies related to solar and bio energy are being implemented.
Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy-2022: One of the state-level policies in Uttar Pradesh to promote renewable energy.
PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: A national scheme aimed at promoting rooftop solar installations in residential households.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM): A national scheme for promoting decentralized solar power plants and solar agriculture pumps.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2029
ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026
RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL IN UTTAR PRADESH
2029. SHRI ADITYA YADAV:
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has conducted any assessment of the potential and present coverage of
solar energy, biogas and other renewable energy sources in Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh
particularly in agriculture and animal husbandry dependent rural areas and semi-urban areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the details of programmes promoted by the Government aiming to promote adoption of
renewable energy systems, improve affordability for domestic consumers and small industries,
support decentralized energy systems and reduce dependency on traditional energy sources?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) & (b) Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has informed as
under:
• Estimated Solar potential (Ground Mounted) in Budaun district is 662.10 MW as per potential
assessment conducted by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE).
• Total 190 MW Solar Power Projects (Utility Solar Project) have been commissioned in the Budaun
district.
• Estimated availability of paddy straw is 167 lakh tonnes yearly as per Planning Department Uttar
Pradesh report.
• Bio-Energy: One plant of 10 TPD capacity installed in Budaun district.
(c) The details of schemes/ programmes being implemented by the Ministry of New & Renewable
Energy (MNRE) to promote development and deployment of renewable energy in the country are
given at Annexure. Further, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched 3 policies to promote
the use of renewable energy in the State, namely, Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy-2022; Uttar
Pradesh Bio Energy Policy-2022; and Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy-2024.
*****Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply of part (c) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question
No. 2029 to be answered on 11.02.2026
Details of the ongoing major Renewable Energy Schemes / Programmes being implemented by
MNRE
1. PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana launched in February, 2024 with the aim to achieve rooftop solar
installation in one crore households in the residential sector with an outlay of Rs. 75,021 crore.
2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) for setting up
decentralized solar or other renewable energy power plants, installation of stand-alone solar
agriculture pumps, and solarization of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps, including feeder-
level solarization.
3. Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-mega Solar Power Projects. Under the scheme,
the infrastructure such as land, roads, power evacuation system, water facilities are developed with
all statutory clearances/approvals, to help expeditious development of utility-scale solar projects in
the country.
4. Production Linked Incentive scheme ‘National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’
for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt (GW) scale in High Efficiency Solar PV modules.
5. Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for
setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by Government
Producers, using domestically manufactured solar PV cells and modules, with Viability Gap Funding
(VGF) support, for self-use or use by Government/ Government entities, either directly or through
Distribution Companies (DISCOMS).
6. National Green Hydrogen Mission launched with aim to make India a Global Hub for production,
utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
7. Green Energy Corridors (GEC) to create intra-state transmission system for renewable energy
projects.
8. Bio-Energy Programme:
• Waste to Energy Programme : Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural
Wastes/Residues
• Biomass Programme: Scheme to Support Manufacturing of Briquettes & Pellets and Promotion
of Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in Industries.
• Biogas Programme : for promotion of family type Biogas plants
9. New Solar Power Scheme [for Tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)
Habitations/Villages] under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)
and Dharti Aabha Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA JGUA) with a provision for providing off-
grid Solar Lighting where electricity supply through grid is not techno-economically feasible.