District Magistrate Anupam Shukla reviewed the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, which aims to install solar rooftop power plants on 11,000 houses in UP’s Ambedkar Nagar. During a meeting at the Collectorate, Shukla directed all government departments to develop action plans for installing solar power plants on their buildings.
The Project Officer of UPNEDA stated that the government has set a target of installing solar power plants on 11,000 houses under the scheme. The DM instructed DIOS, BSA, DPR, DSA, CMO, DDO, SDMs, and BDOs to set targets for maximising solar rooftop power plant installations.
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Shukla urged officials to raise public awareness and encourage participation. Shukla also directed the Superintending Engineer and Executive Engineers of the electricity department to coordinate with consumers and vendors to ensure smooth implementation.
The DM highlighted the government subsidies provided under the scheme, emphasising its goal of solarising one crore homes and reducing electricity bills. He noted that the scheme offers subsidies for solar RTS and power plant installations, with free electricity generated from solar RTS.
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The scheme aims to promote solar energy use and lower household electricity expenses. Benefits include electricity bill savings, efficient roof space utilisation, minimal maintenance, reduced roof temperature during intense heat, and lower carbon emissions. Chief Development Officer Anand Shukla and other officials and vendors were present at the meeting.