In a push for cleaner renewable energy sources, the Government on Wednesday approved a policy for setting up wind power projects in sea alongside the nearly 7,600-km coastline.
The National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, cleared by the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, allows development of wind farms in India's exclusive economic zone. It will also allow research work in Indian waters.
The policy aims at allocating offshore wind energy blocks to developers for installing turbines that can generate electricity from wind.
“Under the policy, there will be energy mapping of the country, and locations with high potential will be identified,” Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal said at a press conference.