₹1.85 crore state subsidy transferred online under PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme
CM flags off ‘Surya Rath’ to spread awareness about solar energy
Honours outstanding vendors for their role in scheme implementation
Raipur (thestates.news) | In Chhattisgarh, solar power consumers are now emerging not just as energy producers but also as energy contributors. Through ambitious initiatives like the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, the State is moving rapidly towards fulfilling its commitment to clean energy targets. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said this while addressing the Solar Energy Awareness and Promotion Campaign at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur today.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai flagged off the ‘Surya Rath’, designed to raise awareness among citizens about the benefits of solar energy, the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme and its subsidy provisions. He also transferred a total of ₹1.85 crore of state subsidy online directly into the accounts of 618 consumers, each receiving ₹30,000 under the scheme.
Highlighting the urgency of the global climate crisis, CM Sai said that climate change and rising pollution are matters of grave concern. “It is our good fortune that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, and Chhattisgarh is playing its part with full dedication and capacity,” he noted.
Chief Minister Shri Sai underlined that the State is steadily moving from half electricity bill relief towards free electricity, thanks to the promotion of solar power. Calling it a matter of pride, he said that people of Chhattisgarh are increasingly recognizing the importance of this scheme and adopting clean energy. He appealed to the public to spread awareness and encourage others to join the initiative, thereby strengthening the State’s progress towards clean energy goals.
CM Sai explained that both the Central and State Governments are providing subsidies to consumers while banks are offering easy financial support. He assured that in the near future, consumers would enjoy the full benefit of free electricity. He further informed that under the PM KUSUM Yojana, Letters of Award were distributed to beneficiaries today. These schemes, he said, are enabling consumers to generate solar power themselves, sell electricity, and at the same time avail cheaper energy.
