India on Track to Achieve 500 GW Non-Fossil Energy Capacity by 2030: Joshi.

₹43,871 Crore in renewable energy commitments at Andhra Pradesh summit expected to generate 4,700 jobs.   Visakhapatnam: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi has said India is on track to achieve its target of 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, driven by rising investments, domestic manufacturing and stronger power infrastructure. Speaking at the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, Joshi highlighted 17 agreements and three government orders in the renewable energy sector, involving investments worth ₹43,871 crore and expected to generate around 4,700 jobs. He noted that India's peak power demand had risen from 123 GW in 2012 to nearly 270 GW, with the growing demand being met without disruption. Highlighting rooftop solar adoption, he said 7.86 lakh households in Andhra Pradesh had been connected to rooftop solar systems. Nationally, 66 lakh households have benefited under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Installation timelines have also improved from 118 days for the first lakh installations to an average of six days, with a five-day target.