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Mains issueGS-2PIB Daily05 August 2026

Harnessing the Power of the Sun: How VCF-SC Enabled Palnadu Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. to Drive Clean Energy and Rural Development

Source: pib.gov.inOriginal report

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The article highlights how the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC), managed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, empowered Ms. Sujatha Seelam to establish Palnadu Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. With ₹15 crore in financial assistance, the company set up a 5.5 MW grid-connected solar power plant, contributing to India's renewable energy goals, generating employment, and fostering sustainable rural development by providing clean energy and strengthening local economies.

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The article highlights how the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC), managed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, empowered Ms. Sujatha Seelam to establish Palnadu Solar Power Pvt. Ltd. in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. With ₹15 crore in financial assistance, the company set up a 5.5 MW grid-connected solar power plant, contributing to India's renewable energy goals, generating employment, and fostering sustainable rural development by providing clean energy and strengthening local economies.

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