Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Defence Plans Green Energy Projects on Unused Land
The Indian Armed Forces have a lot of land that isn't being used.
They want to use this land, which is about 46,000 acres, for projects that help the environment.
They plan to set up solar plants, biogas plants, and plant more trees.
They will work with a company called NTPC Green to start a solar plant in one state first.
The goal is to make the land useful and also keep it safe from people who might try to take it over.
The money made from these projects might be used to improve things for the Armed Forces.
The Indian Armed Forces plan to use 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects over the next three to five years.
Projects include solar plants, biogas plants, afforestation, and floriculture to earn carbon credits.
Collaboration with NTPC Green for an initial solar plant project in a specific state.
A consultant has been engaged to examine feasible options for land use.
Revenue generated may be used to enhance infrastructure for the Defence Forces.
- Who
- Indian Armed Forces and NTPC Green
- What
- Plans to utilize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects
- When
- Over the next three to five years
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- To optimize unused land and focus on green energy initiatives
- Total Defence Land Available
- 46,000 acres
- Primary Focus
- Green energy initiatives
- Potential Projects
- Solar plants, biogas plants, afforestation, floriculture
- Collaboration Partner
- NTPC Green
- Initial Project
- Solar plant in a specific state