Efforts to expand the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ (PM Solar Home Free Electricity Scheme) have been intensified in the district, aiming to promote the use of solar energy and connect more families to clean energy.
Under this initiative, ‘Jeevika Didis’ (women associated with the Jeevika self-help group network) will also be brought into the fold of the scheme.
To facilitate this, 2-kilowatt capacity rooftop solar plants will be installed at their residential premises. This step will help provide electricity to the homes of these women through solar energy.
Karuna Shankar, District Project Manager for Jeevika, stated that the scheme aims to encourage ordinary families to reduce their dependence on conventional electricity and to promote solar energy generation at the household level.
Raising awareness among Jeevika groups.
Integrating women from Jeevika groups into this scheme will not only increase awareness about clean energy but also provide fresh momentum to the adoption of solar energy in rural areas.
The active participation of Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) will be ensured for the effective implementation of the scheme.
Through these federations, efforts will be made to disseminate information about the scheme, raise awareness, and bring as many families as possible into its ambit. Furthermore, the CLFs will play a crucial role in ensuring the scheme’s successful performance and the achievement of its set targets.
A strategy is being devised to reach every village by leveraging the participation of community organizations at various levels within the Jeevika network.
This initiative is expected to foster a greater interest in solar energy and provide an opportunity to adopt alternative energy sources. The expansion of the scheme is anticipated to help connect rural families to a clean and sustainable energy system.
