Jammu, March 18: Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma held a public meeting at Bahu Plaza Tuesday to discuss the benefits and objectives of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to promote rooftop solar installations across India, providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month to one crore households.
Minister Sharma emphasized the importance of renewable energy and the role that PM Surya Ghar will play in reducing electricity bills and promoting sustainable energy practices.
He also highlighted the Government’s efforts to provide subsidies and incentives to encourage households to adopt solar energy.
The event was attended by MD JPDCL , Chief Engineer, Superintendent Engineers, Executive Engineers, Assistant executive engineers, Engineers, local residents, vendors, and stakeholders, who showed keen interest in the scheme.
MD JPDCL M Yasin Choudhary answered questions and addressed concerns, providing clarity on the application process, eligibility criteria, and benefits of the scheme.
The event was marked by nukad nataks, Songs , and certificate distribution to vendors , Executive Engineers and prosumers.
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has already achieved significant milestones, with over 1500 mark installations approx 5 MW within nine months of its launch. The Government aims to reach 39500 rooftop solar installations in the residential sector by 2027.
