Kohima, April 14: Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio officially launched the Nagaland Solar Mission for installation of residential Roof Top Solar (RTS) in convergence with the Prime Minister Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) in the presence of Minister of Power and Parliamentary Affairs K. G. Kenye, at Chief Minister’s Office, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima today.
Addressing the launching program, Dr. Rio said that the Nagaland Government has taken major steps to address power deficits faced across the state by launching the solar mission. Rio said to further support the green energy revolution, the State Government has decided to support this initiative through an additional State subsidy of up to Rs 50,000 for up to 3Kw provided through budgetary support. Rio added that additional support from the State will tremendously help in realizing the target of the Government of India under PMSG: MBY to install 1 crore Roof Top Solar (RTS) on mission mode by 2026-27.
Rio also stated that the State and the Central Government subsidy together will cover most of the cost of installing solar power for households. He added that besides installation, the power produced and supplied to the grid will enable households to reduce their electricity bills as well. Rio, therefore, urged the citizens of Nagaland to avail of this opportunity and reap the benefits of the transition to sustainable solar power production.
Minister of Power & Parliamentary Affairs K G Kenye, delivering a short speech, said that with the additional State subsidy provided by the Government, the access to rooftop solar installation will be affordable and thus anticipates a positive response and contribution of the public to achieve the objective of Nagaland’s green energy revolution. He expressed confidence that through this initiative, the chronic power shortages in the state will be mitigated to a large extent and usher in the required socioeconomic development for the citizens of Nagaland.
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An overview of the project was presented by the Secretary of Power Department, Asangla Imti, followed by a PowerPoint presentation by a department official. The launching Program was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton, Chief Secretary Nagaland, Dr. J Alam, Home Commissioner, Vyasan R, AHoDs, and senior officials from the Power Department.
(Newmai News Network)