Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation will organise PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana camps across residential colonies from August 21 to September 1. The evening camps will provide information, registration assistance and guidance on rooftop solar systems, with the objective of promoting clean energy and helping households reduce their electricity bills.
The Viksit Bharat–VB-Jiramji Scheme is improving rural livelihoods in Rajnandgaon by increasing guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days and raising daily wages from ₹261 to ₹300. Beneficiaries Neeta Sahu, Shashilata Yadav and Yamini Sahu say the initiative has strengthened their family's financial security.
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 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 Rajnandgaon resident has achieved zero electricity bills after installing a 3 kW rooftop solar system under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, saving nearly ₹1,000 monthly while promoting clean energy adoption.
A hotel-owner family from Gathula village in Rajnandgaon district has become a local inspiration after installing rooftop solar units under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, achieving zero power bills and promoting renewable energy adoption.
Twenty-five senior citizens from Rajnandgaon were sent to AIIMS Raipur for free cataract surgeries under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Scheme, as part of a district campaign aiming to make the region cataract-free.
The Chhattisgarh government has implemented the Affordable Public Housing Rules 2025 to provide legally approved, low-cost housing while curbing illegal plotting and ensuring transparency in colony development across the state.
The Solar Sujala Scheme is helping farmers in Rajnandgaon reduce irrigation costs and increase productivity, with repairs of non-functional solar pumps restoring benefits and strengthening the rural economy.
Mohla Collector Tulika Prajapati reviewed the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, expressed concern over slow implementation, and directed officials to boost awareness, speed up registrations, and ensure timely solar rooftop installations.
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.