Electricity Department to Promote Rooftop Photo voltaic Scheme at Island Coconut Festival 2025

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 30 May 2025

The Electricity Department’s NRSE Division will actively take part within the upcoming Island Coconut Festival 2025 by establishing a devoted stall (Stall No. 39) on the ITF Ground, Sri Vijaya Puram, on May 30 and 31. The Department’s presence on the competition goals to boost consciousness concerning the Government of India’s flagship rooftop photo voltaic initiative — the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

The scheme is designed to empower households to generate their very own electrical energy by putting in rooftop photo voltaic techniques, thereby decreasing their dependency on typical energy sources and reducing down on electrical energy payments.

Key Highlights of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:

– Free Electricity: Eligible households can obtain as much as 300 items of free electrical energy per thirty days, primarily based on the put in system’s capability.

– Government Subsidy: Financial help of ₹78,000 is offered for techniques as much as 2KW, and ₹46,800 for an extra 1KW — totaling ₹1,24,800 for a 3KW system.

– Lower Bills: Consumers can considerably cut back their month-to-month electrical energy bills by producing their very own energy.

– Streamlined Process: The software and set up course of is simplified by way of the official portal https://pmsuryaghar.gov.in, with full help offered by the Electricity Department.

Visitors to the Island Coconut Festival are inspired to cease by Stall No. 39 to be taught extra concerning the scheme. Department officers will help with spot registration for shoppers, present steerage on required documentation, and tackle queries associated to photo voltaic rooftop installations.

Consumers interested by availing the scheme are suggested to convey their Electricity Account Number or a current electrical energy invoice for quick registration on the venue.

This initiative displays the Government’s ongoing dedication to selling renewable power, empowering households by way of sustainable options, and making a greener, energy-secure future for the islands.