Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for NLC India's 300 MW solar power project at Barsingsar in Rajasthan through video conferencing.

Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of other solar projects in the state. The projects will provide green and affordable power to the region as well as create employment opportunities to the youth.

The total cost of NLC's solar project is estimated at Rs 1,756 crore and it is scheduled to be commissioned in September this year. Strategically located near the existing Barsingsar thermal power station, the project will benefit in power evacuation through the existing network and utilisation of common infrastructure facilities.

The company has signed a power usage pact with Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam (RUVNL) for the entire capacity of 300 MW.