DC Kupwara progress of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

KUPWARA : Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the progress of the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district.

The initiative aligns with India’s vision for sustainable energy development by promoting local adoption of solar power and providing free electricity to households through solar energy solutions
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the current status of the implementation of the scheme, reviewing both the achievements and challenges faced by the district.
The Superintendent Engineer PDD briefed the chair through a detailed presentation about the number of applications received under the scheme, installation of solar power systems, vendor selection and the steps taken by the department to maximize the beneficiaries under the scheme.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the officers to gear up the progress under the scheme and ensure maximum coverage of households so that people are benefitted in large under the scheme. She impressed upon the officers to intensify IEC campaign to ensure maximum participation and awareness among the beneficiaries.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to identify the gaps and work on a mission mode for coverage of maximum beneficiaries under the Yojna.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent Engineer PDD Kupwara, Chief Planning Officer, Executive Engineers of PDD, AEEs and other concerned officers.