Updated On: 24 February, 2025 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The minister was speaking in an event during which a Power Purchase Agreement was signed with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Limited and the Indian Railways on Monday. The deal promises to provide the railways with clean energy at the lowest solar tariff in the country

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted that Railways is also open to signing PPA with other states on similar models signed with Madhya Pradesh for renewable energy supplies.
In a significant step towards its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions, the Indian Railways has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Government of Madhya Pradesh for the procurement of the cheapest renewable energy in India. According to the agreement, Indian Railways with receive 400 MW of installed solar energy from Madhya Pradesh’s largest solar park, which will boost the country’s ambitious green energy plans.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Indian Railways is marching towards achieving the objective of Net Zero, and this partnership is a crucial milestone in our journey."