The Central Railway has successfully installed a floating solar plant with a capacity of 10 MWp in Igatpuri Lake, located in the Western Ghats.

• This pioneering initiative marks the first of its kind by the Indian Railways, aimed at harnessing renewable energy sources to contribute towards a greener Earth, according to senior railway officials.
• In addition to the floating solar plant, the Central Railway has been proactive in achieving its goal of zero carbon emissions by 2030.
• It has already commissioned 12.05 MWp of solar plants using rooftop spaces on railway stations and buildings. These initiatives have resulted in substantial savings, with Rs 4.62 crore saved in 2023-24 and a reduction of 6,594.81 metric tonnes in carbon footprints.