Mr Bawankule said that under the policy over the next five years Rs 2,682 crore will be given as subsidy to government offices and people living below the poverty line (BPL).Over the next five years the government intends to promote solar pumps, solar-powered water heaters, solar steam cooking, power-generating plants based on bio-waste, and the distribution of this power via micro-grids.All government departments have agreed to implement the policy in their establishments. The rule Wholesale floor insulation will also be applicable to government colonies, residential schools and new private buildings all over the state.In this new “Off-grid” policy, the government is trying to promote solar power and power from bio-waste.

The Maharashtra cabinet on Monday approved a policy under which all new constructions will compulsorily be required to install rooftop solar panels.Mr Bawankule also announced that after the government will soon come up with an energy conservation policy.The state government is aiming to save at least 500 Megawatts of power in the next five year through the implementation of the new policy, said Chandrashekhar Bawankule, minister for new and renewable rnergy. The government will provide 100% subsidy to all government and semi government offices while for the private sector it will be an average 15% subsidy.

HP solar-powered agricultural pump sets covered under the policy will be dual-use. The policy suggests that all Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and sanctioning authorities amend their Development Control (DC) Rules in line with this decision.The minister said that an expert committee of consultants will depute a consultant from among them to draw up the project plan and guide villagers who seek rooftop solar panels under the government scheme.The Maharashtra cabinet on Monday approved a policy under which all new constructions will compulsorily be required to install rooftop solar panels. During normal power supply they will function as agricultural pumps and when there is no power they will power LED lamps.The 1 Horse-power (HP) to 7