*2.4. National Solar Mission, 2010*

The National Solar Mission (NSM), launched under the NAPCC, envisages a comprehensive strategy for phased development of grid-connected and off-grid solar applications. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the aim is to provide an enabling environment for the penetration of solar technology in the country. The initial goal of the NSM was to generate 20 gigawatts (GW) grid-connected solar power. In 2014, the target was upscaled from 20 GW to 100 GW by 2022. It has separate goals and targets for solar cities, solar water heating, solar street lighting, solar cooking, refrigeration and other off-grid applications and rooftop systems. The Solar Cities programme is designed to incentivize each city to reduce projected demand for traditional energy by at least 10 per cent within five years.
