New Delhi, March 18 -- The government is undertaking multiple measures to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and boost exports, Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy and Power Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) does not maintain a centralised database on the number of MSMEs engaged specifically in solar component manufacturing on a state-wise basis.
However, it maintains the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), which provides details of solar PV module and cell manufacturers along with their capacities.
The minister noted that strong domestic demand for solar PV cells and modules continues to encourage participation from companies, including MSMEs,...