Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, July 5-
3.5 Lakh households from Haryana have registered under PM Surya Ghar Yojna so far and Haryana Power department shall install Solar Roof tops on 5 Lakh houses till 2030 said Mr AK Singh, IAS, ACS, Energy Department, Govt of Haryana. He was speaking during the interaction with Power department to promote Solar Power in Haryana organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry at PHD House, Chandigarh. He mentioned Govt of India has taken a target of 500 GW from Solar Energy by 2030 and it is quite possible through the PM Surya Ghar Yojna.
S Naryanan, IFS, DG, HAREDA joined the conference as Guest of Honour. He mentioned that the draft Solar Policy is ready and will be notified soon it will give the much needed impetus to the solar industry in the state. He further mentioned that the State Govt is working hard to promote Solar Water Pumps and is giving upto 75% subsidy to the farmers. He further added Haryana stands No 1 in terms of usage of Solar water Pumps in the country. He also invited industries to participate in the Energy Conservation awards organized by HAREDA
Earlier Nishchaiy Behl , Co Convener, Tourism and Hospitality Committee, of Punjab State Chapter, PHDCCI welcomed the Cheif Guest, other dignitaries and industry members.