On January 15, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a 70-MW solar power project at Khudimari Part-II in Dhubri district, marking a significant step in the state’s renewable energy transition.

The Rs 350 crore project, covering nearly 1,000 bighas of land, is expected to generate around 141 million units of electricity annually. “This clearly shows how fast Assam is moving towards clean and sustainable energy,” said CM Sarma, highlighting the state's progress in renewable energy. With the addition of this plant, Assam’s total solar capacity has now reached 680 megawatts. The project, developed by SJVN Green Energy in collaboration with Assam Power Distribution Company, strengthens the state's power infrastructure.

The CM also announced a 50-megawatt solar project in Sonitpur, which will raise the state's total solar capacity to 730 MW by April, with a target of 2,000 megawatts in the coming years.