DISCOMs told to accelerate solar rooftop installations under PMSGMBY
Andhra Pradesh is accelerating the installation of rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to become a top-performing state. Officials are focusing on the SC/ST Utility-Led Aggregation model and coordinating with financial institutions to ensure loan accessibility.
Why it matters
The initiative promotes renewable energy adoption and financial inclusion for marginalized communities through government-subsidized solar infrastructure.
Andhra Pradesh emerged as one of the leading States in the implementation of the Central government’s flagship PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand said in a review meeting through a video-conference on Thursday, wherein he reiterated the government’s commitment to accelerating the installation of rooftop solar systems across State, promoting the adoption of clean energy, and ensuring the timely disbursement of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to all eligible beneficiaries.
On the occasion, Mr. Vijayanand directed the officials to take all measures to achieve these objectives and stressed that Andhra Pradesh should make its mark as the best-performing State in the country under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
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