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The Print
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
41-member Ethiopian delegation meets Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta
The Ethiopian delegation, comprising Zahra Humed, deputy speaker of the Union Parliament, alongside speakers of regional parliaments, state ministers, departmental secretaries, and heads of security bureaus, visited the Delhi Assembly premises for a discussion on parliamentary practices and experiences, it said. The delegation is in India as part of a 'Capacity Building Programme for Civil Servants of Ethiopia' organised by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) from May 12 to May 17. New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday interacted with a 41-member high-level delegation from Ethiopia, according to an official statement. Gupta expressed the honour of hosting the Ethiopian delegation and underscored the deep-rooted historical and cultural connections between India and Ethiopia, exemplified by shared traditions, it said. He also highlighted Delhi's governance advancements, including the adoption of the National e-Vidhan Application (NEVA) for paperless operations, the installation of a 500 kw solar power plant — making it India's first fully solar-powered Assembly — and the digitisation of the Assembly library to conserve legislative heritage, it said. Gupta emphasised the value of international legislative cooperation and people-to-people exchanges in fostering mutual understanding and shared progress. 'The Delhi Legislative Assembly is not merely a legislative centre, it is a living monument of India's democratic journey. We are delighted to welcome our Ethiopian colleagues to this historic institution and look forward to continued collaboration and mutual learning,' he said. PTI SLB RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi: LG, Speaker lay foundation stone for solar power at Assembly
Lieutenant governor VK Saxena and Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday laid the foundation stone of a 500KW solar power plant on the Delhi Assembly premises, aiming to make it the 'first Vidhan Sabha in the country to run completely on solar energy'. According to project estimates, 3,250 square metres atop the heritage building will be covered with solar panels, expected to bring down the average annual power bill of ₹2 crore to zero. The installation is scheduled for completion in 45 days, ahead of the monsoon session and well before the original 60-day timeline, officials said. 'This solar project will save power worth about ₹15 lakh every month. This model could also generate revenue through surplus power. The savings will not only cover the cost of equipment but also meet the long-term power needs of the assembly,' Speaker Gupta said. Savings worth ₹1.75 crore can be used for development works, he added. He said the initiative is part of a modernisation drive, which includes digitising the library, rolling out the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), launching a light and sound show, and restoration to preserve the Assembly as a heritage site. LG Saxena lauded the effort, saying the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) would fully support moves to declare the Vidhan Sabha a heritage site. He said Assembly premises were built in 1912 and called for its restoration and public accessibility. 'The steps taken here towards green energy are commendable. It is my aim to protect its rich heritage,' Saxena said. The new project will also inspire public adoption of solar energy, the Speaker said. Delhi CM Gupta said the initiative aligns with the PM-Surya Ghar Yojana, under which citizens can receive a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 for switching to solar. 'Delhi's current power demand is around 8,000 MW, and may soon reach 9,000 MW. In such a situation, solar energy will help meet the rising demand sustainably,' she said.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi Assembly to operate entirely on solar energy, save up to Rs 15 lakh monthly
New Delhi: In an initiative that may position Delhi at the forefront of India's green governance movement, lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Delhi legislative assembly speaker Vijender Gupta laid the foundation stone for a 500 kW solar power plant at the assembly project will make the Delhi legislative assembly the first in the country to operate entirely on solar energy, setting a national benchmark for sustainable and responsible governance. Chief minister Rekha Gupta also attended the event as the chief on the occasion, Saxena said the project was the foundation for a "cleaner and greener future" rooted in responsible governance. He highlighted that despite spatial and technical constraints, the plant was being scaled up from the existing 200 kW to 500 kW. Saxena also assured that Delhi Development Authority will fully support efforts to designate the assembly as a heritage site. "Having visited the assembly earlier, I am keen on protecting its rich history," he said the solar energy project was expected to yield monthly savings of up to ₹15 lakh. With surplus energy generation, he added that the project holds the potential to become a revenue-generating model. "These savings will not only recover the installation costs but will also cover the assembly's long-term electricity needs, effectively resulting in zero electricity bills," the Speaker also spoke about the assembly's ongoing modernisation and sustainability initiatives, which included the digitisation of its library, the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application, a light and sound show, and infrastructure chief minister, in her address, said that the solar power plan in the assembly aligned closely with the PM-Surya Ghar Yojana. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo She highlighted that under this scheme, residents can avail themselves of subsidies of up to ₹78,000 for adopting solar minister Parvesh Verma, power minister Ashish Sood, deputy speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, and several MLAs and officials were also present at the event.
