It is felt that a forward looking Government need to have a structured approach to seriously evaluate the possibilities of harnessing renewable energy sources and accord due weightage in a realistic manner for such sources to be integrated into its overall energy generation strategies. There is a popular perception that solar energy could be the key part of the solution to the energy crisis in the State. To promote the systematic tapping of the Solar Energy potential to the maximum an appropriate policy framework is essential. This policy seeks to evaluate in a realistic manner the possibilities of harnessing solar energy to optimal levels and to put in place the necessary framework.