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SECI to Develop Livestock Grazing-friendly Pilot Solar Project in Ladakh
The UT of Ladakh has formalised an action plan for the creation of a livestock grazing-friendly pilot solar project. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has in principle agreed to undertake the project.
January 03, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
In an important initiative aimed building the confidence of the local stakeholders related to the upcoming mega solar power project at Pang, the government has formalised an action plan for the creation of a livestock grazing-friendly pilot solar project. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has in principle agreed to undertake the project.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Vikram Singh Malik, IAS, Administrative Secretary of the Power Development and New and Renewable Energy Department, UT Ladakh, with officials from SECI, Powergrid and DIHAR.
During the meeting, the Secretary directed SECI to initiate work on the project’s modalities, with a specific focus on adjusting the height of the solar panels so that the nomadic herders can freely graze their livestock beneath the panels without any disruptions.
The Secretary also instructed the officials revenue department to identify a suitable 2 hectare plot of land in the Pang area and carry out a joint survey with all stakeholders within next 15 days.
The Secretary PDD asked SECI to expedite necessary paperwork in this regard so that the work on the pilot project can be started in the next working season.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Vikram Singh Malik, IAS, Administrative Secretary of the Power Development and New and Renewable Energy Department, UT Ladakh, with officials from SECI, Powergrid and DIHAR.
During the meeting, the Secretary directed SECI to initiate work on the project’s modalities, with a specific focus on adjusting the height of the solar panels so that the nomadic herders can freely graze their livestock beneath the panels without any disruptions.
The Secretary also instructed the officials revenue department to identify a suitable 2 hectare plot of land in the Pang area and carry out a joint survey with all stakeholders within next 15 days.
The Secretary PDD asked SECI to expedite necessary paperwork in this regard so that the work on the pilot project can be started in the next working season.
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