The recent budget announcement to help railways tap solar energy extensively through various innovative schemes is welcome. Solar power generation on vacant unused lands will prove to be a game-changer under the ambit of India's National Solar Mission. The announcement has come at the right time when economies like India otherwise should be leading at the forefront to mitigate climate change and reduce carbon emissions. As complete electrification of the entire railway network was announced recently by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, the budget announcement to harness solar power along the railway network will only help Indian Railways to become a completely self-sufficient and a sustainable organization by 2030. The other ministries and departments should now be at the forefront to take a cue from the Railway Ministry to adopt sustainable solutions and rely on solar power to harness energy. The National Solar Mission launched should extensively promote and create an awareness to tap solar energy across all levels. The positive step will help India become a sustainable and low-carbon emission nation at least by 2030.