MNRE Joint Secretary chairs meeting with JPDCL on PM Surya Ghar Yojana
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JAMMU: In a significant move to boost the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Ajay Yadav on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting with Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) officers.
The power point presentation was made by Choudhary Mohd Yasin MD, JPDCL.
The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer Distribution, Chief Engineer Projects Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, concerned Assistant Executive Engineers of JPDCL, Bank officials and REC officials and vendors.
The meeting aimed to review the progress, address challenges, and streamline the execution of the scheme, which provides free electricity to households in Jammu and Kashmir by installing solar panels on their rooftops.
“The PM Surya Ghar Yojana is a flagship program of the government, and we are committed to its successful implementation,” said the Joint Secretary. “Today’s meeting was crucial in resolving ongoing issues and accelerating the installation of solar panels in eligible households,” he added.
He also said to arrange training programmes for Assistant Executive Engineers so as to make them fully conversant with the RTS portal. REC was asked to arrange it from Regional office through VC for Discoms employees next week.
The high number consumers’ registrations are being shown under PMSGMBY portal are due to J&K Energy Dev Agency (Jakeda)’s existing 200 MW solar rooftop schemes. The REC-IT Division was advised to resolve it or give access to Discoms so that they can approach consumers for the submission of applications.
On portal, vendors preferred area of RTS installations may also be indicated so that consumers get proper response from interested vendors in those areas. MD JPDCL had asked REC to integrate of State Subsidy to be done on portal. He further said to REC to share videos with Discoms and also to include Dogri language in media campaigns. The meet deliberated that REC CO and RO shall take up with JKPDD/LPDD/Discoms to nominate SIA and to submit Capacity Building programme for RTS installations to REC. He further said apart from National level Third Party monitoring, State Level can also be done if Discoms interested.
The MoUs between State Govt & MNRE is to be signed shortly. He also said Joint Certificate regarding correct mapping of discoms data has been submitted by LPDD. JPDCL & KPDCL will submit shortly.
The dignitary clarified eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the PM Surya Ghar Yojana aims to provide free electricity to households, promoting renewable energy and reducing carbon footprint.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government recently issued Order , outlining the scheme’s details, including eligibility criteria, beneficiary selection, and installation procedures.
MD JPDCL said, “We appreciate the MNRE’s proactive approach in addressing our concerns. This meeting has paved the way for smoother implementation and timely completion of the project.”
The MNRE and JPDCL will work closely to finalize vendor agreements, Streamline payment process and Intensify awareness campaigns. The successful implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana will pave the way for a sustainable energy future, benefiting thousands of households in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Nodal officer presented the votes of thanks to the attendees.
