Experts in the field of solar conservation have urged Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to increase subsidies on purchase of solar products in the 2017-18 Union Budget to give a boost to beneficiaries. "Energy is largely fuel wood, animal dung, or crop residues, all of which emit smoke, pollute atmosphere, and are detrimental to health and safety of family members, particularly women," the letter said. "Solar cooking has been viewed as one way to alleviate a number of India's problems which could be supported by government efforts," it said. "The use of solar cookers will solve the issue of inadequate household energy faced by rural population across the country," Palta and Gadhia were quoted as saying in the letter sent to the FM recently. They also stated that government should give tax rebate to individuals investing in rooftop solar under provisions of Income Tax Act.

Source: dna January 25, 2017 18:56 UTC