PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive meeting of KPDCL Engineers, Banks and scheme vendors here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to assess progress of target achievements under the PM Surya Muft Bijli Yojana for the financial year 2025-26 in the district.
The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Executive Engineers of KPDCL, Zonal Head J&K Bank, Lead District Manager (Banks), empanelled vendors of the scheme and other officials of KPDCL.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner, who is also the Chairman Monitoring and Management Committee of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana conducted a detailed review of performance across all four Electric Divisions of Srinagar District focused on targets achieved, applications received and installations completed under the scheme during year 2025-26.
The DC was informed that as more than 5300 solar rooftops have been installed across Srinagar District under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Emphasizing the need to accelerate implementation, the DC directed all stakeholders to work in close coordination to reach all eligible beneficiaries.
On the occasion, the DC emphasized the need to accelerate the pace of implementation to reach the eligible beneficiaries within the stipulated timelines. He urged Banks to clear pending approved applications promptly and ensure swift loan disbursement to facilitate timely installation of rooftop solar systems.
During the meeting, the DC also directed KPDCL executing engineers to ensure steady progress, timely delivery of benefits to consumers, promoting the adoption of renewable energy solutions, and minimizing consumers’ electricity bills.
Highlighting the importance of awareness, the DC instructed officers to intensify outreach efforts and improve overall performance under the scheme. He underscored the multiple benefits of rooftop solar installations, including reduced electricity expenses for households, promotion of clean energy and contribution to environmental sustainability.
Meanwhile, DC Srinagar convened a meeting of concerned Engineers of JAKEDA and KPDCL here at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the progress and latest status of solarization of Government buildings in the District.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed appraisal of ongoing works related to solarization of Government buildings aimed at reducing dependence on conventional power sources, promoting clean energy generation and lowering electricity expenditure of Government establishments.
The meeting was informed that 917 government buildings have been identified for installation of rooftop solar systems, out of which 602 buildings have been covered so far, while work on the remaining buildings is underway.
The DC was further given a detailed report regarding installation of smart meters in government buildings.
While reviewing the pace of progress, DC stressed the need to accelerate the pace of work to expedite the solarization process in Srinagar District. He directed the concerned agencies to ensure timely completion of all pending works within the stipulated time frame.
During the meeting, the District Statistics and Evaluation Officer apprised the DC of the status of physical verification of solarized Government buildings conducted so far.
The Meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Alfred Thomas, IAS Probationer, District Statistics and Evaluation Officer, Shah Ismail Bangroo, Engineers of KPDCL & JAKEDA and other concerned Officers.