Uttarakhand ranks first in the country in the disposal rate of applications under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, Dhami said – remote villages are being illuminated by the solar scheme

After the amendment in the guidelines of the Chief Minister Solar Self-Employment Scheme in Uttarakhand, people’s interest in solar energy scheme increased rapidly. Currently, work is going on on 174 MW projects under this scheme. Very good work is being done in Tehri, Uttarkashi and Champawat districts under this scheme. Ginger cultivation is also being done along with solar in Kukreda village of Mori tehsil. The same land is being utilized in two ways.

According to Secretary Dr. R Meenakshi Sundaram, Uttarakhand ranks first in the country in terms of disposal rate of applications in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. The state is also progressing rapidly in this scheme. The state government is also giving subsidy under this scheme. In the next two-three years, solar roof tops will be installed in all government buildings of the state.

At the same time, the CM said that the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana and the Chief Minister Solar Self-Employment Scheme are important steps towards increasing self-employment opportunities along with energy production in the state. Not only will electricity supply be ensured in the remote areas of the state through solar energy, but youth and villagers will also get employment opportunities in their villages. This initiative is also important for promoting clean energy.