Camp to raise awareness on benefits of rooftop solar plants in Puducherry today
A press note said the camp to explain features of the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RK Annai Abirami Thirumana Nilayam, Kirumampakkam.
According to the department, the Government of India is offering subsidy to the tune of ₹30,000 for 1 KW, ₹60,000 for 2 KW and ₹78,000 for 3 KW to residential consumers.
So far, 1,230 consumers have commissioned rooftop solar plants and an estimated ₹3.8 crore has been disbursed as subsidy.
Further details are available on 9489080373/9489080374 or can be got by emailing ee2ped@py.gov.in
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