Shah pushes for renewable energy in island regions

The administrations of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been asked to prioritize generation of energy through renewable sources, including solar panels and windmills, a statement from the Union ministry of home affairs said on Friday following a meeting, chaired by Union minister Amit Shah, to review the ongoing development projects in the two Union territories.

- Neeraj Chauhan and Jayashree Nandi

NEW DELHI:

Chairing a meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi, called to review the ongoing development works including port development and tourism in both the archipelagos, Shah said that even though these islands are far from Delhi, "they are close to our hearts".

"[Union home minister] Amit Shah reviewed the progress of ongoing development initiatives in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. The MHA, Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration and Lakshadweep administration made comprehensive presentations on various development projects," the MHA statement said.