The Ministry of Home Affairs has barred new solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects within 1 km of India's borders to enhance national security and safeguard sensitive areas.
All project proposals must be submitted to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Aug 08, 2026
03:19 pm
What's the storyThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines.
They ban the establishment of any new solar, wind, or hybrid renewable energy projects within a one-kilometer radius of the Line of Control (LoC), Line of Actual Control (LAC), and International Border.
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