Govt to set up solar systems on roofs of 1 lakh families: CM

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the government has set a target of installing 2 kW solar systems free of cost on the rooftops of 1 lakh Antyodaya families across the state.

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Once the target of 1 lakh installations is achieved, an additional 1 lakh families will be included in the next phase of the scheme. So far, 26,000 families have availed the benefit of this scheme, including 1,707 families in Kaithal district.

The CM made these remarks while addressing the public at Peoda village in the district during a programme organised under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He also announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh for development works in the village.

During his visit, Saini inspected a solar rooftop system installed at the residence of a scheme beneficiary and interacted with the family to understand the benefits they are receiving.

Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted that the scheme was launched in Haryana from Kaithal district and he was pleased to personally witness its successful implementation. He said that solar rooftop systems are not only promoting green energy but are also significantly reducing electricity bills for the people. He urged the people to come forward and take maximum advantage of the yojana to minimise their electricity expenses.

Saini said that both the central and state governments are providing subsidies for installing solar systems for families with an annual income of up to Rs 1.8 lakh. This has helped thousands of households reduce their dependency on conventional electricity and gain relief from hefty power bills. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conceptualising and launching this people-centric scheme and congratulated all beneficiaries who have already availed its benefits.

Saini also highlighted the success of the ‘Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon Yojana’ under which more than 5,800 out of 6,500 villages in the state are now receiving 24-hour electricity supply. He encouraged residents of the remaining villages to come forward and enrol under this scheme. He said that prior to 2014, the government arbitrarily imposed surcharges on electricity bills, which led to significantly higher costs for consumers. The current government has provided substantial relief to consumers by waiving surcharges, he said. He appealed to the citizens to actively participate in the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.