Uttarakhand has secured second place among the best-performing special-category states under the Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework, or RE-SAF, developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the result as an important achievement for the state’s renewable-energy sector.
Dhami congratulated the people of Uttarakhand and said the recognition would encourage the state to work with greater commitment and speed in clean energy. His statement linked the achievement to efforts aimed at energy self-reliance and environmental protection.
Focus on natural and solar energy
According to the Chief Minister, the Uttarakhand government is working to use the state’s natural and solar-energy potential more effectively. The stated objective is to support faster development while protecting the natural beauty and environment of the Himalayan state.
The announcement did not provide a detailed scorecard, ranking criteria or comparative figures for the other special-category states. It identified Uttarakhand’s second-place position under RE-SAF as the central outcome.
Link with India’s clean-energy target
Dhami also referred to India’s target of achieving 500 gigawatts of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. He said the country was moving towards a stronger global role in clean energy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
For Uttarakhand, the recognition places the state’s renewable-energy performance within that wider national effort. The government’s stated approach combines the expansion of clean-energy use with the protection of the state’s environmental assets.
The announcement presents the RE-SAF ranking as encouragement for further work rather than an end point. It signals that the state intends to continue using its natural and solar resources while keeping environmental protection part of its development priorities.
Conclusion
Uttarakhand has been placed second among the best-performing special-category states under MNRE’s RE-SAF framework. The state government says the recognition will strengthen its efforts to expand clean energy, use natural and solar resources, and protect the environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What position did Uttarakhand receive under RE-SAF?
Uttarakhand received second place among the best-performing special-category states.
Q. What does RE-SAF stand for?
RE-SAF stands for the Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework.
Q. Which institution developed RE-SAF?
The framework was developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Q. What renewable-energy resources did the Uttarakhand government highlight?
The government highlighted Uttarakhand’s natural and solar-energy potential.
Q. What national target was mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement referred to India’s target of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
Q. What does the state government say the recognition will encourage?
It says the recognition will encourage faster and more committed work in clean energy while protecting Uttarakhand’s environment.
