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In a major step towards promoting green energy and combating pollution, the Delhi Cabinet approved a slew of measures including an additional subsidy of Rs 30,000 for residential solar panel installations, procurement of advanced anti-pollution machinery, and renaming of a scholarship scheme for school students.

The move to offer a Rs 30,000 subsidy-Rs 10,000 per kilowatt-for rooftop solar systems is aimed at boosting the adoption of renewable energy in the national capital. This subsidy comes in addition to the Rs 78,000 available under the Centre's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, taking the total financial support to Rs 1.08 lakh - the highest offered unde...