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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Solar panels to be installed in 1 lakh houses in Prayagraj's Sangam City by 2027
In order to promote alternative sources of energy and reduce the cost of electricity, the state govt has rolled out 'Surya Rath' across the state to inform people about Prime Minister Surya Ghar Bijali Yojna. These 'Surya Raths' are connecting with the masses in all villages, blocks and cities. In Prayagraj district, the govt has set a target to install around one lakh solar power panels by 2027 in Sangam City. While over 27,000 people have enrolled for registration to install solar power panels, 5,355 solar units have been installed so far. These 5,355 solar units have managed to produce 19,587 KW of solar energy. UPNEDA project manager, Shahid Siddiqui said , "Prayagraj district has registered significant success in installing solar panels under PM Surya Ghar Yojna scheme of the state. We have set a target of installing one lakh solar panels in the district by 2027, whereas registration for installing 27,230 solar panels has been done so far." Moreover, as many as 5,355 solar panels were installed in this scheme in the district. Production of 19,587 KV of solar energy also started in the district by July 19. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, a subsidy of ₹30,000 from the central govt and ₹15,000 from the state govt (total ₹45,000) is being given on one kilowatt capacity. For two kilowatts, a subsidy of ₹60,000 from the centre and ₹30,000 from the state govt, i.e., a total of ₹90,000 is being given. At the same time, for a load of three kilowatts and above, a subsidy of ₹78,000 from the centre and ₹30,000 from the state govt (total ₹1.08 lakh) is being given. Apart from urban areas, awareness campaigns are being run through various agencies to expand the scheme in rural areas and promote solar energy production. Surya Rath Abhiyan is reaching out to villages where the benefits of the PM Surya Kiran scheme and the need for solar energy are being shared with the rural masses. Siddiqui says that four blocks of the district have been selected for an intensive campaign that includes 20 gram panchayats. Similarly, Shringverpur village of the district is being developed as a model solar village with a budget of ₹1 crore.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Solar panels to be installed in 1 lakh houses in Sangam City by 2027
1 2 Prayagraj: In order to promote alternative sources of energy and reduce the cost of electricity, the state govt has rolled out 'Surya Rath' across the state to inform people about Prime Minister Surya Ghar Bijali Yojna. These 'Surya Raths' are connecting with the masses in all villages, blocks and cities. In Prayagraj district, the govt has set a target to install around one lakh solar power panels by 2027 in Sangam City. While over 27,000 people have enrolled for registration to install solar power panels, 5,355 solar units have been installed so far. These 5,355 solar units have managed to produce 19,587 KW of solar energy. UPNEDA project manager, Shahid Siddiqui said , "Prayagraj district has registered significant success in installing solar panels under PM Surya Ghar Yojna scheme of the state. We have set a target of installing one lakh solar panels in the district by 2027, whereas registration for installing 27,230 solar panels has been done so far. " Moreover, as many as 5,355 solar panels were installed in this scheme in the district. Production of 19,587 KV of solar energy also started in the district by July 19. "Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, a subsidy of Rs 30,000 from the central govt and Rs 15,000 from the state govt (total Rs 45,000) is being given on one kilowatt capacity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo For two kilowatts, a subsidy of Rs 60,000 from the centre and Rs 30,000 from the state govt, i.e. , a total of Rs 90,000 is being given. At the same time, for a load of three kilowatts and above, a subsidy of Rs 78,000 from the centre and Rs 30,000 from the state govt (total Rs 1.08 lakh) is being given. Apart from urban areas, awareness campaigns are being run through various agencies to expand the scheme in rural areas and promote solar energy production. Surya Rath Abhiyan is reaching out to villages where the benefits of the PM Surya Kiran scheme and the need for solar energy are being shared with the rural masses. Siddiqui says that four blocks of the district have been selected for an intensive campaign that includes 20 gram panchayats. Similarly, Shringverpur village of the district is being developed as a model solar village with a budget of Rs 1 crore.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Solar panel system to be installed at houses of local public reps soon
In a bid to promote use of solar energy among people under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, the district administration has decided to install solar panel systems at the houses of local public representatives in the first phase. (Pic for representation) They would include village heads (gram pradhans), members of the block development councils (kshetra panchayats), gram panchayat members and district panchayat members, said Prayagraj district development officer (DDO) GP Kushwaha who issued directives in this regard on June 20. 'The move aims to encourage wider participation in the scheme, especially in rural areas where adoption remains low despite government subsidies,' he added. The state government is emphasising the use of natural sources of energy. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, people get solar panel systems at subsidised rates. Despite all efforts, people in rural areas are not getting it installed in large numbers as was expected. In view of this, people are now being motivated to install solar panels in every house, said officials. The DDO has asked all the block development officers (BDOs) to motivate rural public representatives to install solar panels in the first phase, so that other people also get inspired to install it at their places. The BDOs have also been asked to develop a model village in every block where solar panels should be installed in every house so that other villages nearby are also inspired to follow suit, said officials. Currently, the district has 1,540 pradhans, 84 district panchayat members, 2,084 area panchayat members and 19,820 gram panchayat members who would all be motivated to install the solar panel systems in their homes as part of this scheme, they added. Project officer, Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency at Prayagraj, Shahid Siddiqui said so far, 4,757 solar power systems have been installed in the district while 11,136 applications have been received and are being processed. So far, 4,383 people have been granted subsidies by the government that includes ₹ 90,000 for 2KW and ₹ 1.08 lakh for 3 KW systems that are installed by the state government selected vendors under the scheme. The Government of India approved the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana on February 29, 2024 to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity and empower residential households for generation and optimum utilisation of green energy.
Express Tribune
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
New book honours artists displaced during Partition
ISLAMABAD: The launch ceremony of a book titled "Aasman Dar Aasman" by former Vice-Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Dr Shahid Siddiqui was held the other day. The book narrates the stories of those artists from the subcontinent who were carried across borders by the waves of partition. It features the moments and events from the lives of 45 renowned personalities, vividly portrayed by the author. The event was attended by the Vice-Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University, Dr Nasir Mahmood, Chairperson of the Pakistan Academy of Letters, Dr Najiba Arif, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr Abdul Aziz Sahir, poet and columnist Haris Khalique and writer and journalist, Rauf Klasra, who shared their thoughts about the book. The speakers highlighted that the book was a profound collection of the region's social history and is adorned with the finest elements of art, poetry and literature. They emphasised that the pain of migration deeply impacted human lives, often leaving scars that last for generations. This anguish is profoundly reflected on every page of the book. The speakers noted that the partition was a political act as "the love for one's homeland endures, transcending distances and maintaining ties of affection between the two nations."
