Big boost to ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ in Nellore
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Why in news
The Nellore District Collector announced the selection of SPSR district for a pilot solar power project under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to reduce grid dependence.
Background
The pilot project targets six villages in the Nellore Parliamentary constituency to provide solar-based home lighting, public utility power, and agricultural pumpset power. The Union government will provide a ₹1 crore incentive to the best-performing village.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: A central initiative to promote rooftop solar power for residential use.
- FactThe pilot project covers six villages across various Assembly segments in the Nellore Parliamentary constituency.
- FactThe Union government incentive for the best-performing village is ₹1 crore.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how decentralized solar energy projects can alleviate the rural energy deficit and promote sustainable agricultural practices in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Grid stability: Reducing peak load demand on the national grid through localized solar generation
- Agricultural productivity: Mitigating power shortages for irrigation pumpsets to ensure year-round crop cycles
- Fiscal incentives: Evaluating the efficacy of performance-linked rewards in accelerating rural green energy adoption
Keywords: Decentralized energy · Renewable transition · Grid independence · Sustainable agriculture · Incentive-based policy
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