Heavy Industries Ministry, Government of India is planning to set up 4000 MW Ultra Mega Green Solar Power Project on 23,000 acres of land belonging to Sambhar Salts Ltd in Rajasthan. The first phase of the project is expected to be implemented through a joint venture company to be formed with equity from BHEL, Solar Energy Corporation of India, Power Grid Corporation, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd, Solar Energy Corporation Ltd and Hindustan Salts Ltd. Operation and Management (O&M) contract for this project will be awarded to another CPSU Rajasthan Electronic and Instrument Ltd. As of September 2013, pre project activities are underway.