MHA bans new solar, wind projects within 1 km of India’s borders
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Sat, 8 August 2026
3 reports- indiatimes.com06:37first to report
New guidelines prohibit renewable energy projects within one kilometer of border areas. Sensitive zones extend fifty kilometers, requiring defense ministry clearance for some. Foreign staff require central government permission for project implementation. Land transfers to foreign companies need prior government approval. Comprehensive security measures and police posts are mandated for these projects.
- orissapost.com08:14
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a set of guidelines prohibiting any new solar, wind and hybrid renewable energy projects within 1 km of the Line of Control, the Line of Actual Control, and the International Border. The guidelines issued by the ministry’s Internal Security wing also bar the engagement of […]
- freepressjournal.in14:26
The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned solar, wind and hybrid renewable energy projects within 1 km of the LoC, LAC and International Border. Projects up to 50 km from the border will now require enhanced security scrutiny, while developers must comply with stricter rules on clearances, foreign workers, anti-drone systems and border-area infrastructure.