Avaada Group to Invest Rs 1 Trillion in Rajasthan

10 Dec 2024 CW Team

At The Rising Rajasthan 2024 Summit, Vineet Mittal, the Chairman of Avaada Group, revealed the company’s ambitious plan to invest Rs 1 trillion in transforming Rajasthan into the world’s largest renewable energy hub. He emphasised that this substantial investment would play a pivotal role in driving green manufacturing processes, which are key to the sustainability goals of the state. Mittal also highlighted that this initiative would create millions of employment opportunities, significantly benefiting the local population and contributing to the economic development of Rajasthan.

Furthermore, Mittal underscored the positive social impact of this transformation, noting that the project would empower lives throughout the state by offering not only jobs but also improved standards of living. He elaborated that Avaada Group's expertise spans across multiple renewable energy sectors, including solar module manufacturing, renewable power generation, and the development of advanced green technologies such as green hydrogen, green methanol, green ammonia, and sustainable aviation fuel. This diverse approach to renewable energy production positions Avaada Group as a key player in India's green energy future, with its efforts aimed at fostering sustainability and innovation in the energy sector.

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