RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM AND VISION IN INDIA

In the present world, renewable sources of energy have begun to make a significant contribution to meeting heat and power needs. In India, t he Government is implementing a wide ranging programmes on renewable e nergy technologies. Several policy and fiscal measures have contribute d to the rapid expansion of the progress during the last few years. Th is paper presents a review of renewable energy programme and vision in India. The present situation is seen to be much more promising and fa vourable for renewables. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights res erved.