From Rs 6.50 to Rs 2.40 Per Unit, Nitin Gadkari Tells How Solar Power Has Become Affordable

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari at the Republic Plenary Summit 2025 - The Limitless India, showcased the efforts of government in making the solar power affordable for netizens. 

Union Minister Gadkari highlighted that in the view of power, the government has given high priority to green energy and said that “this is our need in the future.”

India’s Solar Power Costs Plunge from Rs. 6.50 to Rs. 2.40 per Unit

Speaking at the Republic Media Plenary Summit 2025, Nitin Gadkari informed that India has made a lot more progress in solar power, and how the prices of it has gone down from rs. 6.50 per unit to rs. 2.40 per unit.

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Gadkari said, "At one time, the rate of power was Rs. 6.50 per unit.  Today, the rate of solar is Rs. 2.40 per unit."

In regard to India's energy basket, Union Minister said, “in our power basket, more than 42% power is now green power.And before 2070, our aim is to generate maximum green power and contribute to the development of this country.”

Delhi to Taj Mahal in 15 Minutes on Water Plane

Gadkari also shared his long-standing vision for water airplanes and revealed discussions with SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh. "I had a dream that water airplanes should start in India. Yesterday, I spoke to Ajay Singh of SpiceJet—he is planning to buy 100 water planes. Soon, these planes will land on water in our country," he said.

Highlighting the impact of these water airplanes, Gadkari gave an example of a new travel route, "If you take off from the Yamuna in Delhi, you can reach the Taj Mahal in just 15 minutes. You can visit the monument and return to Delhi the same day."    

Mentioning the above mentioned key developments, Union Minister Gadkari also highlighted the important elements that will lead to India's development, for which he said, "Innovation, entrepreneurship, science, technology, research, skilled practices—these are the elements we call knowledge, and converting knowledge into wealth is our future."