PM directs massive national campaign for consumers to adopt solar power
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a roof top solar installation programme for 1 crore households.
Making the announement was made aftrer the consecration of Ram Mandir on 22 Jan 2024, he said, “Today, on the auspicious occasion of the consecration of life in Ayodhya, my resolve has been further strengthened that the people of India should have their own solar roof top system on the roof of their houses.
“The first decision I have taken after returning from Ayodhya is that our government will launch ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ with the target of installing rooftop solar on 1 crore houses.”
This will not only reduce the electricity bill of the poor and middle class, but will also make India self-reliant in the field of energy, he said.
The Prime Minister said that the power of the sun can be harnessed by every household with a roof to reduce their electricity bills and to make them truly ‘Aatmanirbhar’ for their electricity needs.
‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ aims to provide electricity to low and middle-income individuals through solar rooftop installations, along with offering additional income for surplus electricity generation.
The Prime Minister also directed that a massive national campaign should be started to mobilize residential segment consumers to adopt rooftop solar in large numbers. Fiinews.com
