From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore

Bangalore, Jun 5: Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva has opposed implementation of power projects in the coastal region, which is bio-rich Western Ghats.

Alva opposed sanctioning of power projects to coastal districts, including her native Uttara Kannada.

The Uttara Kannada has already has atomic energy and several hydro power projects.

Sanctioning of more power projects only in one district would damage the flora and fauna of that district, she said.

Speaking after the inauguration of a Green Summit at the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry here, Alva said generating energy from alternative sources would control damage to the environment and enable the states to remain self-sufficient in power generation.

She said a majority of States in the country have been facing electricity shortage and governments need to give focus on generating alternative sources of energy such as wind, solar, biogas.

She appealed to states to rope in private sector for harnessing solar energy.

Rajasthan government has given emphasis on setting up grid-connected rooftop solar power plants.

The Governor said she would retire from the Raj Bhavan in the next three months and would settle down in Bangalore.

Karnataka was the first state in the country to implement the Solar Policy to ensure self-sufficiency in the energy sector.

The State Cabinet recently approved a revised solar energy policy – 2014-21.