Talking to reporters here today, Chief Minister Raman Singh said the government has formulated a clear and comprehensive policy which envisages seeking Rs 10,000-crore investment in the sector.
The sector has immense potential to generate large scale employment. A solar energy plant with Rs 10-crore investment has the potential to create nearly 500 jobs, he said.
On the other hand, a thermal power plant with Rs 10,000-crore investment generates just around 700 jobs, he said.
Chhattisgarh, which yesterday unveiled a new policy for the solar energy sector, is committed to reduce dependence on coal to meet its power needs, Singh said.
In the long-term, the tribal-dominated state wants to embrace energy sources like solar in a big way as they are clean and environment-friendly, the Chief Minister added.