Srinagar, Feb 06 (KNO): To review the implementation status of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Friday chaired a meeting of KPDCL Engineers, Banks and other line departments here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.
During the meeting, the DC who is also the Chairman Monitoring and Management Committee of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana held detailed deliberations on the progress of rooftop solar installations being carried out under the flagship scheme aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing electricity expenses for households.
At the outset, the DC took a detailed division-wise and bank-wise assessment of performance, focusing on targets achieved, applications received, and installations completed across all four electric divisions of Srinagar.
On the occasion, the DC appreciated the efforts of teams performing well in the implementation of the scheme and directed others to improve their performance to reach the eligible households under the scheme.
Emphasizing the importance of public awareness, the DC urged all four divisions of KPDCL to launch an aggressive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign on the benefits of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He directed the department to organize mega awareness camps with concerted efforts to mobilize registered applicants and make them aware of the long-term benefits of this beneficiary-oriented scheme.
While banks were impressed upon to improve the loan disbursement and ensure faster banking facilitation to enable timely installation of solar rooftops and expedite overall scheme implementation. He stressed that all stakeholders must work with added zeal to reach all the eligible households by the end of March 2026.
The meeting was informed that more than 4,000 solar rooftops have been installed in the district so far under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Executive Engineers of KPDCL, Zonal Head J&K Bank, Lead District Manager (Banks) and empanelled vendors of the scheme—(KNO)