Tag: clean energy

District administration will honour the top three cleanest Ganesh pandals in Rajnandgaon after Ganeshotsav, while committees were urged to ensure safety, cleanliness, traffic management, discipline and social harmony during the festival.

A Surya Sabha was organised in Keshotola village of Chhuriya block to promote the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Collector Jitendra Yadav explained the registration, vendor selection, loan, subsidy and billing process to villagers. Rajnandgaon district has so far received 10,698 applications, with 5,036 solar plants installed and 3,575 beneficiaries receiving subsidies. During the programme, 200 fruit-bearing saplings, including mango, guava and amla, were also planted under the Awas Vatika initiative.

Two Gram Panchayat Secretaries in Rajnandgaon have become role models by installing 3-kW rooftop solar plants under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, reducing electricity bills, promoting clean energy, and encouraging citizens to adopt renewable power.

Dongargaon entrepreneur Raman Nahata has reduced his household electricity bill to nearly zero under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by installing a 3 kW rooftop solar system. The solar installation also powers his electric vehicle, while his experience has encouraged others in the community to adopt clean energy solutions.

The Sahu family of Gathula village in Rajnandgaon has reduced its electricity bill to nearly zero after installing two 3 kW rooftop solar plants under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. With government subsidies and net metering benefits, the family has also created the potential for additional income through clean energy generation.

The Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is helping consumers reduce electricity expenses while promoting clean energy adoption. Rajnandgaon resident and Energy Department representative Rupchand Bhimanani reported significant savings after installing a 3-kW rooftop solar plant, calling the initiative a visionary step toward energy self-reliance and environmental sustainability.

A district-level Mission LiFE training programme was organized in Rajnandgaon under the chairmanship of Collector Jitendra Yadav, focusing on clean energy adoption, environmental conservation, and sustainable lifestyles. Officials from various departments were instructed to intensify awareness campaigns related to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and renewable energy initiatives across the district.

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.