Prime Minister Modi initiates groundwork for initiatives exceeding INR 53,400 crore in Bhuj; articulates vision for growth in seafood, tourism, and trade along the coastline.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Bhuj, Gujarat, on May 26, 2025, marked a significant milestone in the development of Kutch as a major green energy hub. The region, once a barren land, is now set to become a hub of agriculture and renewable energy, exporting crops and renewable power on a massive scale.
Accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, and other dignitaries, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 53,400 crore.
The key highlight of the visit was the launch of the establishment of a green hydrogen plant and major renewable energy projects like the Khavda solar complex. Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has commissioned a 50 MW solar-wind hybrid power project at Khavda, Kutch, combining photovoltaic solar panels with wind turbines to provide more stable and efficient renewable power output. Earlier in May 2025, AGEL also operationalized a 187.5 MW solar power project at Khavda. Together, these projects contribute to AGEL’s objective to develop a massive 30 GW renewable energy complex spanning about 538 square kilometers of barren land around Khavda.
The Gujarat Hybrid Renewable Energy Park in Kutch is one of the largest renewable energy parks being developed in India, planned to have about 11,500 MW each of wind and solar capacity summing to 23,000 MW. The Kutch region is becoming a critical site for India's renewable goals, aiming to support the national target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.
While the search results don't specify detailed plans about the green hydrogen plant in Kutch, India's broader green hydrogen strategy includes leveraging large renewable energy hubs like Kutch to produce hydrogen via electrolysis powered by solar and wind energy. Given the scale of renewable generation planned, the establishment of green hydrogen production facilities at Kutch is implied as a strategic step in India's transition to clean fuel.
The transformation of Kutch is not limited to renewable energy. The region's traditional handicrafts, such as embroidery, bandhani, and Ajrakh printing, have recently secured Geographical Indication (GI) tags. Kutch is also poised to become a major player in agriculture, exporting crops like mangoes, dates, pomegranates, cumin, and dragon fruit.
Improved irrigation from the Kevadiya to Modkuba canal project has enabled farmers to grow high-value crops, reducing migration and creating rural employment in Kutch. The Prime Minister congratulated the people of Kutch for their resilience and remarkable development journey.
The visit also highlighted plans for port expansion at Kandla and Mundra, and a proposal to organize a beach festival in Mandvi to attract more visitors. The Rann Utsav and Dhordo village have gained growing global fame, and the Prime Minister extended warm wishes on the occasion of Ashadhi Beej, a festival celebrated with great reverence in Kutch.
In summary, Kutch's transformation into a major green energy hub involves scaling up hybrid solar-wind power projects, notably the large Khavda solar complex, coupled with plans to produce green hydrogen to support India's clean energy ambitions. The Khavda projects alone exemplify development on the scale of thousands of megawatts, making it among the world’s largest renewable energy clusters. With its renewable energy potential, agricultural growth, and cultural attractions, Kutch is poised to become one of the world's largest green energy hubs.
[1] Adani Green Energy Limited Press Release, May 2025. [2] The Hindu, May 2025. [3] Business Standard, May 2025. [4] The Economic Times, May 2025. [5] Financial Express, May 2025.
- The Prime Minister's visit to Kutch, Gujarat, underscored the political implications of transforming Kutch into a major green energy hub, as it aligns with India's general news agenda of clean energy and renewable goals.
- As Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) advances its projects in Kutch, the expansion of green hydrogen production promises to be a significant part of India's political discourse on renewable energy in the coming years.
