Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation organized a workshop on the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme to educate officials and employees about solar power benefits and encourage citizens to adopt clean, cost-saving energy solutions.
Rajnandgaon’s Basantpur resident, Ramlal Paliwal, has become self-reliant in power generation under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, freeing himself from electricity bills and contributing to clean energy.
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.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has unveiled a $7 billion plan to build state-of-the-art data centres across India, marking one of the country’s largest private tech infrastructure investments. The project, spread across Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad, aims to power AI, cloud, and digital government services while aligning with India’s $1 trillion digital economy goal. Though hailed as a leap toward data sovereignty and innovation, experts caution about high costs, energy challenges, and regulatory hurdles in sustaining long-term returns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase B expansion of IIT Bhilai, a ₹500 crore project aimed at advancing research, innovation, and technical education in Chhattisgarh. The initiative includes new academic blocks, AI and renewable energy labs, and housing for 1,000 additional students, aligning with NEP 2020 to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and position the state as a central hub for STEM excellence.
The Prime Minister Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme is proving to be a blessing for ordinary households across India. In Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, resident Giridhar Lal Dewangan has set an inspiring example by installing a rooftop solar power system that not only meets his family’s electricity needs but also contributes surplus energy to the grid. His success story reflects the transformative potential of the scheme in promoting renewable energy, reducing household expenses, and driving India toward energy independence.
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.
The PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme is empowering households with rooftop solar panels, cutting bills to zero and generating surplus power. Beneficiaries in Rajnandgaon say the initiative ensures savings, energy security, and environmental sustainability.
In a major push for renewable energy awareness, the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation on Wednesday flagged off the “Surya Rath” campaign vehicle to promote the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana across 52 wards. The initiative, led by Municipal Corporation Chairman Paras Verma, aims to educate citizens about the benefits of rooftop solar energy, government subsidies, and the process of availing the scheme.
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam received a ceremonial welcome in Varanasi, marking a new chapter in India-Mauritius relations. His visit underscores the deep cultural and historical ties between the two nations while setting the stage for enhanced cooperation in trade, renewable energy, maritime security, and people-to-people exchanges. With prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple and meetings with local leaders, the visit blends tradition with strategic dialogue ahead of his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
The PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme has transformed the life of Rajnandgaon resident Chintaram Chandravanshi, who now pays zero electricity bills after installing a 5 KW rooftop solar system. With central and state subsidies, the initiative is bringing double benefits to consumers while promoting clean energy adoption.