DC chairs Mega Awareness-Cum-Registration Camp of PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, APRIL 22: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today presided over a mega Awareness-cum-Registration Camp on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana here at Kashmir Haat (Numaish Gah) aimed at sensitizing citizens about the scheme benefits and facilitating on-the-spot registrations

The programme was organized by Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) to spread awareness about rooftop solar installations and encourage residents to avail benefits under the scheme.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizens, reflecting growing interest in sustainable energy solutions under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

The mega awareness camp was attended by Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Superintending Engineer KPDCL, Syed Ahmad Wani, Superintending Engineer KPDCL Mohammad Amin Shah Executive Engineers of all four divisions of KPDCL including Syed Abrar, Tasaduq Nabi, Nissar Ahmad, other KPDCL Officers, scheme vendors and technical experts.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the advantages of the scheme, noting that Rooftop Solar installations can significantly reduce electricity bills while contributing to environmental sustainability. He emphasized that the initiative provides subsidies to households, making clean energy solutions more affordable and accessible.

Highlighting the purpose of the event, Akshay Labroo said the programme was aimed at informing residents about the benefits of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and facilitating on-the-spot registrations. He noted that the scheme is demand-driven and voluntary in nature, and urged people to enroll and take advantage of the opportunity to reduce energy costs while contributing to environmental conservation.

The DC emphasized further intensifying outreach efforts and organize similar awareness camps across the district to ensure wider coverage under the scheme so that maximum households are benefited with less electricity bills and promoting renewable energy to contribute to the environment.