District Admin Kathua holds Awareness Session on PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana at DC Office Complex.

Kathua, November 19:
An awareness programme on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was today held at the DC Office Complex Kathua, with Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma presiding over the session.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the public, district officers and field functionaries from different departments.
Xen PDD Kathua, Surinder Bhagat, along with officers from allied sectors, attended the programme and interacted with the gathering.
During the session, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the key features, benefits and eligibility criteria of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting rooftop solar adoption for households across the country. He explained that the scheme enables households to generate up to 300 units of free electricity per month, significantly reducing domestic electricity bills while encouraging clean and sustainable energy usage.
The DC elaborated on the substantial government subsidy, which directly reduces the installation cost and makes rooftop solar a highly affordable option for the public. He urged citizens to register through the national portal and avail the benefits without delay.
Sharing his personal experience, the Deputy Commissioner informed the participants that he himself has availed the scheme at his residence. He said the installation process was smooth, the subsidy component was promptly credited, and the monthly savings in electricity bills were clearly visible. He added that adopting rooftop solar not only benefits households financially but also contributes to the nation’s broader goal of increasing renewable energy capacity.
Speaking on the occasion, XEN PDD Kathua Surinder Bhagat elaborated on the technical scope and operational framework of the scheme. He explained the suitability of rooftop solar for different categories of households, net metering procedures, sanctioned load requirements and the long-term reliability of the systems. He said the initiative has immense potential in Kathua district due to favourable climatic conditions and increasing public interest in clean energy solutions.
Technical experts from the Power Development Department provided a detailed demonstration on system installation, net metering, subsidy disbursement and online registration. Visitors raised queries related to capacity selection, panel maintenance and application formalities, which were addressed by the officers on the spot.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed to the public to take maximum advantage of this transformative scheme and join efforts towards creating an energy-secure and environmentally sustainable future for the district.
The event concluded with a pledge to disseminate awareness at the community level so that the benefits of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana reach every eligible household in Kathua.