Ashok directs expedited rooftop solar installations
Poonch :District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma Tuesday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in the district, with a focus on expediting rooftop solar installations and ensuring maximum coverage of the eligible households.
The District Development Commissioner took a detailed review of the progress achieved under the scheme and inquired about the installation of rooftop solar systems, electricity meters, pending applications and other related issues. Executive Engineer Power Development Department (PDD), along with concerned officers and officials attended the meeting.
The DDC reviewed the status of applications, installations, metering arrangements and the overall implementation of the scheme. He sought detailed feedback from the concerned officers regarding the progress made so far and the challenges, if any, affecting its execution.
Emphasising the importance of renewable energy and the benefits of the scheme for domestic consumers, Mr. Sharma directed the concerned departments to accelerate the process of rooftop solar installations and ensure timely completion of all related formalities, including meter installation and other necessary arrangements.
The DDC further called for enhanced public awareness and directed the officers to guide eligible consumers about the registration process, installation procedure and available government subsidies. He reiterated that regular monitoring, efficient service delivery and a result-oriented approach must be adopted to ensure effective implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana across District Poonch.
The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned officers to work in close coordination and expedite the implementation of the scheme for the benefit of the general public.
