About MNRE

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal Ministry of the Government of India at the National level for all matters relating to new and renewable energy such as solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, hydrogen, geothermal etc. The endeavor of the Ministry is to promote renewable energy technologies and increase the contribution of renewable energy in the total energy mix in the years to come. The Ministry has created testing centers to ensure quality and standard products in the market. Besides, MNRE has created Center for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET), Solar Energy Centre (SEC) and National Institute of Renewable Energy (NIRE). In addition, the Ministry is supporting some Centre of Excellence in Renewable Energy.

The Ministry has a wide range of programmes on research and development, demonstration and promotion of renewable energy for rural, urban, commercial and industrial applications as well as for grid-interactive power generation. A three-fold strategy is being followed: a) providing budgetary support for research, development and demonstration of technologies; b) facilitating institutional finance through various financial institutions; and c) promoting private investment through fiscal incentives, tax holidays, depreciation allowance and remunerative returns for power fed into the grid.

About FICCI

Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence and its subsequent emergence as one of the most rapidly growing economies globally. FICCI plays a leading role in policy debates that are at the forefront of social, economic and political change. Through its 400 professionals, FICCI is active in 39 sectors of the economy. FICCI's stand on policy issues is sought out by think tanks, governments and academia. Its publications are widely read for their in-depth research and policy prescriptions. FICCI has joint business councils with 79 countries around the world.

A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry. FICCI has direct membership from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 83,000 companies from regional chambers of commerce. FICCI works closely with the government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sector specific consensus building and networking. FICCI serves as the first port of call for Indian industry and the international business community.