Kaithal (Haryana) [India], July 22 (HBTV): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the government has set a target to install 2 kW solar systems free of cost on the rooftops of one lakh Antyodaya families across the state.

Once the target of one lakh installations is achieved, an additional one lakh families will be included in the next phase of the scheme, the Chief Minister said.

According to an official statement from the state government, 26,000 families have already availed the benefits of the scheme, including 1,707 families in Kaithal district.

The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the public in Peoda village of Kaithal district, where he had arrived to attend a programme organised under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. On this occasion, he also announced a grant of INR 21 lakh for development works in the village.

During his visit, CM Saini inspected a solar rooftop system installed at the residence of a scheme beneficiary and interacted with the family to understand the benefits they are receiving.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the scheme was launched in Haryana from Kaithal district, and he was pleased to personally witness its successful implementation. He added that the solar rooftop systems are not only promoting green energy but also significantly reducing electricity bills for the people. He urged citizens to come forward and take full advantage of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to minimise their electricity expenses.

The Chief Minister noted that both the Central and State Governments are providing subsidies to families with an annual income of up to INR 1.80 lakh to install solar systems. He said this has enabled thousands of households to reduce their dependency on conventional electricity and receive relief from high power bills.

He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conceptualising and launching this people-centric scheme and congratulated all beneficiaries who have availed its benefits.

Saini also highlighted the success of the Mhara Gaon Jagmag Gaon Yojana, under which more than 5,800 out of 6,500 villages in the state are now receiving 24-hour electricity supply. He encouraged residents of the remaining villages to enrol in the scheme.

Saini said, ‘Prior to 2014, the government arbitrarily imposed surcharges on electricity bills, which led to significantly higher costs for consumers. The current government has provided substantial relief by waiving these surcharges.’

He appealed to all citizens to actively participate in the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

(ANI)