PNS|Vijayawada
Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, met Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, during the 4th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM), and urged the Centre to support several key proposals submitted by the State in the power sector.
During the discussions, Ravi Kumar stressed the urgent need for early financial sanction for the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) project, calling it critical to strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy evacuation infrastructure. He said the GEC would facilitate the smooth integration of green energy into the national grid, aiding both State and national clean energy goals. The Minister also sought financial and technical assistance for the proposed Renewable Energy Management Zone (REMZ) in the State. He noted that the REMZ would boost forecasting, scheduling, and real-time grid management of renewable resources, improving the utilisation of green energy.
Ravi Kumar further requested that the NP Kunta Solar Park be exempt from recently introduced General Network Access (GNA) charges. He highlighted the park’s strategic importance and said the exemption was necessary to ensure its cost-effectiveness and viability.
Reiterating the State’s commitment to clean energy, the Minister said these proposals are vital to accelerating the energy transition and contributing to India’s climate goals. In response, Union Minister Shripad Naik assured that the proposals would be favourably considered.
The meeting marked a key step towards securing Central support for Andhra Pradesh’s energy initiatives and advancing India’s green energy ambitions.
