Jaipur: Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, Tikaram Jully, tweeted Thursday, expressing concern over the disillusionment of investors and solar panel manufacturers with the state govt, despite having the highest potential for solar energy, and said this is a serious issue for the state’s economic and industrial development.Jully warned that unless industries receive timely incentives, clear policies and a supportive environment, Rajasthan could lose out on major investments, industries and thousands of job opportunities.TOI on Thursday published a report highlighting the concerns of industry representatives who said solar panel manufacturers are now prioritising states such as Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana and Odisha over Rajasthan.Jully said the lack of clarity in state govt policies and definitions related to solar manufacturing has created confusion among investors, prompting several large companies to set up units outside Rajasthan.He also reiterated the concerns raised in the report that merely installing solar plants is not enough. Without promoting the manufacturing of equipment and components related to solar energy, the sector cannot generate large-scale employment. They believe that if the govt takes concrete steps in this direction, the solar energy sector could become a major source of jobs and industrial growth for the state’s youth, said Jully.He also stressed that govt policies should not remain confined to electricity generation but must be employment-oriented, ensuring better opportunities for Rajasthan’s young workforce within the state.He further said while organising large investment summits and signing MoUs is positive, investments do not materialise on the ground through paperwork alone. The govt must move beyond event management and seriously address the real problems, challenges and suggestions of the industry, he said.
