Tag: Renewable Energy

School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav on Wednesday said Chhattisgarh has achieved its most significant development in the energy sector over the past 25 years, transforming citizens’ lives and accelerating agricultural and industrial growth. Speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Chhattisgarh’s statehood in Rajnandgaon, the minister highlighted major power infrastructure expansion and ongoing initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme.

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.

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.

Janpad Panchayat Rajnandgaon President Pratima Chandrakar has installed a 3 kW solar panel at her residence under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, receiving ₹1.08 lakh in Central and State subsidies, with her electricity bill now reduced to zero.

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.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials and vendors to fast-track rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, stressing quality, timely execution and greater public awareness across rural and urban areas.

Shajapur is on the brink of a historic transformation as Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav unveiled ₹8,174 crore worth of green-energy and industrial projects in Maksi, positioning the district as Madhya Pradesh’s next solar manufacturing hub. With the foundation stone laid for the massive ₹7,104 crore Jackson Integrated Solar Unit and five more key industries, over 15,000 jobs are set to be created. The CM also transferred ₹39.50 crore in relief funds to 60,000 farmers, inaugurated the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sandipani Vidyalaya, and approved a ₹384 crore four-lane highway project – marking a giant leap in Shajapur’s journey toward becoming a renewable and industrial powerhouse.

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.

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.