Chief Secretary, Dr J Alam, IAS held review meeting with Nagaland Solar Mission at CS conference hall, Nagaland Civil Secretariat on 28th May 2025.
Chief Secretary convened the review meeting to discuss and update the progress of Nagaland Solar Mission which is in convergence with PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yoiana (PMSG: MBY) Rooftop Solar (RTS).
The meeing was attended by Commissioner & Secretary, Power, Asangla Imti, NCS, Addl CE (D&R), Team Leader, Nagaland Solar Mission Er. Lobosang and other officials from the Power Department.
During the meeting, Dr. Alam underscored the need to disseminate information and extensively create public awareness campaigns so as to ensure maximum people can avail the scheme. He also directed the department to make the portal attractive, accessible and also use simple language so that more people can understand and register for the scheme. He hopes that with the support of the state government, the Nagaland Solar Mission will be successfully implemented across the State.
Team Leader, Nagaland Solar Mission, Er. Lobosang updated about the progress of the mission and also informed that the smart meter will be given free of cost to the customer while installing the rooftop solar. He added that the smart pre-paid meters which can be configured to Net-Meter shall be provided by the Department under RDSS scheme, only the standard meter rent as per the tariff notification shall be charged on monthly basis.
It has been mentioned that Solar Mission in convergence with PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijili Yojana aims to promote rooftop solar panel installation in residential household across the state.
Consumer can register online and also get all necessary information through their portal www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
(Esuihangle IA)
