Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially inaugurated the 'PM Surya Ghar Initiative', marking a significant move towards offering free electricity to citizens.
This initiative by the central government seeks to address energy issues in states like Tripura, which have limited access to hydrocarbon resources such as coal and wind energy. As Tripura primarily relies on gas and solar energy, the scheme aims to promote sustainable energy solutions that will benefit the general public.
The scheme has already seen significant progress. Over 9,000 applications have been received, 77 installations have been completed, and more than 900 documents* have been submitted for registration. To ensure convenience and accessibility, a dedicated helpline has been set up to assist citizens in registering and applying for the scheme's benefits.
The government is vigorously advancing the initiative, aiming for 50,000 installations in the first phase. By March, there were 9,959 registrations recorded, 989 documents submitted, and 982 applications approved. With more than a million families in Tripura, the scheme aims to transform energy access across the state.
In an interview with ANI, Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath highlighted the importance of the initiative, stating, 'This is a central government program announced by the Prime Minister, aimed at providing free electricity to all citizens. The scheme has been launched to support the general public. We are working diligently to ensure its success.'
The Power Minister emphasized the importance of the scheme, pointing out Tripura's limited natural resources. He mentioned, 'The main reason for launching this scheme in Tripura is the limited presence of hydrocarbon resources like coal and wind power in the region.'
Tripura primarily relies on gas and solar power. Our Secretary and Managing Director are fully committed to implementing this initiative across the state. The government is encouraging citizens to back and promote the PM Surya Ghar initiative, which provides free electricity and underscores the central government's commitment to sustainable development and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
This initiative is a crucial move towards addressing the energy deficit in Tripura and serves as an example for other states.
The Power Minister highlighted the importance of the scheme because of Tripura's limited natural resources, stating, 'The primary reason for introducing this scheme in Tripura is the lack of hydrocarbon resources such as coal and wind energy. Tripura primarily depends on gas and solar energy. Our Secretary and MD are dedicated to rolling out this initiative throughout the state.'
The government is urging citizens to back the *PM Surya Ghar Initiative*, which offers free electricity and highlights the central government's commitment to sustainable development and enhancing citizens' quality of life. This initiative marks a crucial move towards closing the energy gap in Tripura and acts as a blueprint for other states to emulate.