Tag: clean energy

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is showing strong impact in Rajnandgaon district, with over 8,200 applications received, 1,340 rooftop solar installations completed, and significant reductions reported in household electricity bills.

The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is witnessing rapid progress in Rajnandgaon district, with more than 7,800 applications received so far. Backed by subsidies of up to ₹1.08 lakh from the Centre and State governments, the scheme is enabling households to adopt rooftop solar, reduce electricity bills, and move towards energy self-reliance.

The Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme is steadily gaining popularity in Rajnandgaon district as households adopt rooftop solar power to cut electricity bills and promote clean energy. Beneficiaries say the scheme is a significant step towards power self-reliance and environmental conservation.

The Rajnandgaon district administration has invited online technical and financial bids for sand mining allocation under the reverse auction system, with submissions open until November 12 and tender opening scheduled for November 13 at the Collectorate.

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 3.0 has been re-launched to provide free LPG connections to eligible low-income families, particularly benefiting rural women. Applications will be collected at the Gram Panchayat level and processed for issuance after verification.

Collector Jitendra Yadav directed officials and gas agency operators to ensure that no eligible family is left out of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Rajnandgaon district has been allotted 5,618 new LPG connections under PMUY 3.0.

During a district-level review meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav called for active participation of power officials and banks in speeding up the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He emphasized vendor accountability, weekly progress reviews, and wider public awareness to ensure citizens benefit from free solar electricity.

Sahdev Nagar resident Hemant Kumar Pandey has set an example by adopting the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. With rooftop solar panels, he reduced his power bills to zero, generated surplus energy, and even purchased electric vehicles, ensuring both economic and environmental benefits.

At a workshop in Rajnandgaon, Speaker Dr. Raman Singh highlighted solar power as a golden opportunity for farmers and citizens to achieve self-reliance and protect the environment. He flagged off the ‘Surya Rath’ and promoted the Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and Kusum Yojana, offering subsidies for rooftop solar and solar pumps.