ANANTNAG, AUGUST 13: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Anantnag, Vikas Ahlawat Thursday chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee to review the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for implementation of the “Model Solar Village” (MSV) component under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana at DC Office.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent Engineer, KPDCL, Chief Planning Officer, Executive Engineers and other concerned officers.
During the meeting, the committee was apprised that the Model Solar Village initiative of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) aims to promote widespread adoption of renewable energy in rural areas, reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, lower electricity expenditure and carbon emissions, and promote energy self-reliance and sustainable development.
Under the initiative, one Model Solar Village is to be developed in each district across the country, with a total programme outlay of ₹800 crore and Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of ₹1 crore earmarked for each selected village.
The committee discussed the proposed renewable energy interventions envisaged for Gopalpora Kalan for cumulative generation of 103 KW at an estimated cost of Rs 1.03 crore. These include a 10 kW on-grid rooftop solar system for one SHG fruit processing unit, hybrid rooftop solar systems with battery storage at one SHG apple grading line, government schools, community structures, besides a 100 LPH solar-powered RO system at another Government School.
The proposed interventions also include battery-backed solar systems with up to 3 hours of backup, aimed at ensuring reliable and clean energy supply to educational institutions, community places and livelihood-oriented activities.
The ADDC stressed the importance of effective inter-departmental coordination and timely implementation of the proposed interventions to ensure that the Model Solar Village serves as a demonstration of clean energy adoption, energy resilience and sustainable rural development.
