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     Dhonifan Side Hero Username: Dhonifan Post Number: 2319 Registered: 12-2012 Posted From: 50.5.231.207 Rating: N/A |
HYDERABAD, DEC 9: Softbank’s Executive Advisor Raman Nanda met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat to follow up on proposals to set up solar projects. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, Nanda met energy department officials here and inquired about costs for the proposed solar projects. Cost-effective Later, during the meeting, the Chief Minister requested the Softbank executive to work with AP government officials on the manufacturing costs and making it cost-effective for consumers. “We want you to work on reducing energy costs and manufacturing costs for this solar power project,” the Chief Minister told Nanda, adding that he would personally ensure that all bottlenecks are cleared and the process is hassle-free. Japan visit Nanda informed the Chief Minister that Softbank Chairman Masayoshi Son would visit him soon once they had a concrete plan. The Chief Minister suggested Nanda to work with Andhra Pradesh government in the IT sector. During the Chief Minister’s visit to Japan, Softbank had announced its intention of setting up a 10,000 MW solar power project in next 3 years with an investment of $10 billion in India. Recalling his meeting with Son in Japan, the Chief Minister told Nanda he was impressed by Softbank’s predictions of India’s growth and Son’s vision to use renewable sources of energy. http://www.thehindub...icle6676652.ece |
