Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar launched the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Puthalapattu, Chittoor district
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Why in news
Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar launched the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Puthalapattu, Chittoor district, to provide free 2 kW solar rooftop systems to 4,200 SC/ST families.
Background
The initiative involves the free installation of 2 kW solar rooftop systems for SC/ST households in the Puthalapattu constituency. The project has an estimated cost of ₹54 crore and aims to provide affordable and quality power supply.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: A central initiative for providing rooftop solar systems to households.
- Fact4,200 SC/ST families in Puthalapattu constituency are targeted to benefit from the solar initiative.
- FactThe estimated cost for the solar rooftop installations in the constituency is ₹54 crore.
- FactThe specific capacity of the solar rooftop systems being installed is 2 kW.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how decentralized renewable energy initiatives like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana can contribute to achieving India's energy security and social equity goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Energy equity: Bridging the rural-urban power gap by providing free solar infrastructure to marginalized SC/ST communities
- Grid stability: Reducing peak demand on the central grid through distributed rooftop solar generation
- Fiscal trade-offs: Balancing high upfront capital expenditure for free installations against long-term reduction in per-capita electricity costs
Keywords: Decentralized energy · Renewable energy transition · Energy equity · Distributed generation · Social inclusion
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