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.
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.
Energy Secretary Dr. Rohit Yadav (IAS) urged villagers in Singhola to become “energy providers” under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. He highlighted the government’s combined subsidies and easy loans for rooftop solar plants, which are rapidly gaining popularity in Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh Energy Secretary and Power Distribution Company Chairman Dr. Rohit Yadav reviewed electrification works in Rajnandgaon, urging officials to adopt rooftop solar and lead awareness campaigns under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. The meeting also assessed smart meter rollout, RDSS projects, line loss reduction, and revenue recovery.
Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure directed officials to actively deliver welfare schemes during the Seva Pakhwada (September 17–October 2), emphasizing sanitation, health camps, and farmer support measures. He also ordered arrangements for Navratri and Dongargarh pilgrims, reviewed fertilizer stock, rooftop solar promotion, and progress on welfare schemes across Rajnandgaon district.