Green Energy Initiatives by the Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry has accelerated its Green Energy drive by installing grid‑connected Rooftop Solar Power systems in premises of the CAPFs. The installations were disclosed by Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State (MHA), in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question on 18 March 2026.
Key Developments (Grid‑Connected Rooftop Solar)
- Assam Rifles (AR): 2,180 kW across 44 locations.
- Border Security Force (BSF): 2,895 kW across 8 locations.
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): 1,990 kW across 4 locations.
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 16,348 kW across 42 locations.
- Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): 4,092 kW across 13 locations.
- National Security Guard (NSG): 1,565 kW across 5 locations.
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): 778 kW across 3 locations.
Other Green‑Energy Projects
In addition to rooftop solar, the Ministry is promoting off‑grid solar installations, fuel‑cell systems, biogas plants, solar water heaters, and Solar Street Lights across its establishments.
Important Facts
- Total grid‑connected rooftop solar capacity installed in CAPFs: 27,748 kW (≈27.7 MW).
- Implementation covers 127 locations across seven forces, enhancing energy security for critical border and internal‑security units.
- Projects align with India’s National Solar Mission and the broader commitment to achieve 450 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Exam Relevance
Understanding these initiatives is vital for GS 2 (Polity) and GS 3 (Economy & Environment). They illustrate how a central ministry integrates sustainability into security infrastructure, reflecting policy‑implementation dynamics, inter‑de