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2 . If the Himalayas did not exist     If the Himalayas did not exist, India would be very different. The cold winds from Central Asia would enter India freely, making the climate much colder and drier. Many rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra might not exist because these rivers originate from the Himalayan glaciers. Without the Himalayas, there would be less rainfall, fewer forests, and farming would become difficult in many regions. The northern plains might even look like deserts. The Himalayas also protect India from strong winds and help in bringing monsoon rains, so life in India would be much harder without them. 3. Why is India called a ‘mini-continent’? India is called a “mini-continent” because it has great diversity in physical features, climate, culture, languages, and natural resources, just like a continent. It has mountains in the north, deserts in the west, plains in the center, plateaus in the south, and coastal regions on both sides. Different par...

Renewable Energy Park at Gujarat's Kutch

 

Renewable Energy Park at Gujarat's Kutch


On 15 December 2020, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of several development projects in Gujarat including a desalination plant, hybrid renewable energy park and a fully automated milk processing and packaging plant. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani was present on the occasion. Prime Minister will also undertake a visit to the White Rann, followed by witnessing a cultural programme.



Details about the 30-GW renewable energy park 


1- Largest of its kind in the world:
The 30-GW renewable energy park at Kutch, Gujarat is billed as the largest of its kind in the world. 


2-GOI vision: The project is in line with the Government of India's vision to install 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022 and is of national importance.

3- PM Modi's vision: It will also play a major role in fulfilling Prime Minister Modi's vision of generating 450 GW power by the year 2030. 

4- The park will have two zones: 
Spread over 72, 600 ha of land, the first will be a 49,600-hectare hybrid park zone, accomodating wind and solar power plants of 24,800 MW capacity; and second will be an exclusive wind power zone spread over 23,000 hectares. 

5- Location of the project: The project site is located close to the Indo-Pak border between Khavda village and Vighakot. 


Hybrid Park: It will be located 6 km from the International border. 


Exclusive Wind Park: It will be located 1-6 km from the International border. 

6- Distance from Indo-Pak border: The project will come up around 25 km away from Khavda.

7- Allocation of the Project: 


Hybrid Park Zone: (a) Adani Green Energy Ltd (19,000 hectares; 9,500 MW)


(b) Sarjan Realities Ltd (Suzlon, 9,500 hactares; 4,750 MW)


(c) NTPC Ltd (9,500 hactares; 4,750 MW)


(d) Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd (4,750 hectares; 2,375 MW) 


(e) Gujarat State Electricity Corporation (6,650 hactares; 3,325 MW).  


Exclusive Wind Park Zone: The entire 23,000 hectares of land has been allotted to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). 


8- Time: The estimated time for the completion of the project is five years. 





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