Wind Power in Jaisalmer
Published: Nov 30, 2008
Photo: Prasad
The last seven years have been unable to institute any change in the area from the point of view of the local populace. With few skilled employment opportunities generated, partisan contracts awarded, and no basic amenities like hospitals, schools developed the villagers are a disenchanted lot.
Abstract: The G‘n’Y team conducted a questionnaire based double season - summer 2006 and winter 2008 - structured study with the objective to understand the status of wind power station largely built by the private players Suzlon and Enercon, viz-a-viz local amenities and socio-economic conditions in and around Jaisalmer city.
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