Haryana energy minister asks for setting up dedicated solar window at each SDO office

Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij has asked for the setting up of a dedicated solar energy desk or window at each sub-divisional officer's (SDO) office of the power department across the state.

The move is aimed at providing citizens with all the information and facilities related to installing solar power systems at a single, easily accessible location.

In addition, a dedicated missed-call-based information system will also be developed to facilitate consumers. Through this system, interested consumers will receive complete information regarding the installation of solar power systems.

Vij issued these directions while chairing a review meeting of the New and Renewable Energy Department here on Monday. Energy Department Commissioner and Secretary Ashima Brar was also present at the meeting.

During the meeting, Vij directed officers that the proposed solar windows at SDO offices should prominently display detailed information regarding the installation of solar power systems, government schemes, subsidies, and benefits through awareness materials and banners.

He said that consumers should not face any confusion or inconvenience while opting for solar energy solutions.

According to an official statement, Vij emphasised that his priority is to make Haryana the number one state in the country in solar energy and directed officials to conduct awareness campaigns in every village and city across the state.

The energy minister also directed that employees and officers doing outstanding work in promoting solar energy should be honoured, so that more and more people are encouraged to adopt solar systems.

During the review meeting, Vij also examined the functioning of the electricity complaint helpline number '1912' and issued strict directions that every incoming call on the helpline must be attended to, and complainants should receive immediate and effective responses.

He said the 1912 service should be made more robust and technologically advanced to ensure prompt resolution of electricity-related complaints.

The meeting also reviewed the progress of the PM-KUSUM Scheme.

Officials informed the minister that Haryana has installed 1,92,725 solar pumps so far, placing the state second in the country in this category.

Additionally, a target has been set to install 35,000 new solar pumps during 2026-27.

Officials also informed during the meeting that tenders would soon be invited for the installation of solar power systems on all government buildings in the state.

On this, Vij directed that in the first phase, these systems should be installed on priority at Deputy Commissioners' offices, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) offices, Divisional Commissioner offices, Mini Secretariats, court complexes, government educational institutions, and offices of the Energy Department.

The meeting also witnessed detailed discussions and deliberations on solar street lights, the chief minister's announcements related to solar energy, biomass, compressed biomass, and other green energy alternatives.

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