Jammu, March 11 (IANS) The ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ is rapidly gaining popularity in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district as an increasing number of people are subscribing to the Central government scheme.As per government estimates, more than 700 houses have got solar panels on their rooftops, and many others are in waiting mode, in their bid to secure affordable and clean energy. This has also curtailed their electricity bills while making a ‘silent yet strong’ contribution towards…
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New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, more than 10 lakh standalone solar agricultural pumps have been installed, and over 13 lakh grid-connected agricultural pumps have been solarised across the country, according to Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.Addressing an event here, Joshi highlighted the growing role of renewable energy in strengthening India’s rural economy and enhancing farmers’ incomes.He said renewable energy is increasingly reaching India’s …
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (as on March 5, 2026), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Under the scheme, funds amounting to Rs 14,585.29 crore have been utilised in FY26 (till March 5), against Rs 7,822.92 crore in FY25.”Under the scheme, 63,26,125 applications have been received on the National Portal, and a total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed, as on 05.03.2026,” M…
Jaipur, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress on Saturday, saying that the Indian National Congress has now become ‘Muslim League-Maoist Congress’ (MMC).Addressing people in Ajmer, PM Modi said, “Congress constantly looks for opportunities to defame the country. The nation will never forgive such misdeeds. Defaming India and its armed forces has been an old habit of the Congress.”He further alleged that the Congress neglected soldiers duri…
Agartala, Feb 27 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Y. Naik, on Friday, inaugurated a 15-kilowatt grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the Gomati District Magistrate’s office in Tripura’s state capital of Agartala, marking the formal launch of state’s plan to solarise all district administrative headquarters. With this initiative, the Tripura government has expanded its renewable energy push from residential rooftops to public institutions, aimi…
Agartala, Feb 14 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that engineers are vital partners in the overall development of the state and play a decisive role in shaping a “New Tripura,” which in turn is essential for building a “New India.”The Chief Minister said that apart from discharging their professional responsibilities with dedication, engineers are also actively involved in social activities, while government development projects are implemented largely based on t…
Srinagar, Feb 4 (IANS) Despite the huge setback to the tourism industry by the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22 last year in which 26 innocent civilians, including 25 tourists and a local pony owner, were killed by Pakistani terrorists, more than 1.78 crore tourists visited the Union Territory in 2025. The hospitality of the people and the confidence reposed by the visitors in the goodwill of the locals has defeated the nefarious designs of the enemies of peace and prosp…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Government remains firmly committed to inclusive development and ensuring that the benefits of welfare schemes reach the last mile, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, said on Saturday.During an interaction with beneficiaries of key government schemes here, Naik highlighted the achievements of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).These beneficiaries have been specially invited to attend the Repu…
Davos, Jan 22 (IANS) India’s energy transition has been deliberately designed as a tool for industrial growth, job creation and global competitiveness, particularly for emerging economies, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, here on Thursday.Addressing a high-level session on “Energy: The Great Funding Gap” at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, the Minister underlined that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has transformed its cle…
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) India has positioned itself at the forefront of the global clean energy movement, achieving its 2030 renewable energy targets five years ahead of schedule, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi wrote in a Newsweek article this week. In 2025, India became the only G20 nation to fully meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with non-fossil fuels now accounting for 50 per cent of its total installed power capacity of 484 GW. This milestone ma…