Minister sets 100-day target for six lakh PM Surya Ghar connections for SC, ST households
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has set a 100-day deadline to provide six lakh PM Surya Ghar solar power connections to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households. He reviewed the progress of the scheme and urged officials to meet the target within the stipulated time. The push aims to accelerate clean energy access for marginalized communities. The directive was issued during a review meeting on Tuesday.
- ▪The Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister has set a 100-day target to complete six lakh solar connections under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- ▪The initiative specifically focuses on providing solar power connections to SC and ST households.
- ▪Officials have been directed to ensure all planned connections for these beneficiaries are completed within three months.
- ▪The Minister reviewed the implementation progress during a meeting held on Tuesday.
- ▪The scheme aims to promote renewable energy adoption among marginalized communities in the state.
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Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has directed officials to complete six lakh PM Surya Ghar connections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes households within 100 days.At a review meeting held on Tuesday, the Minister assessed the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and stressed that the targets set by the government must be achieved within the stipulated timeframe. He instructed officials to ensure that all planned solar connections for SC and ST beneficiaries are completed within the next three months.
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