Noida Ropes in RWAs to Push PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar

Government officials are reaching out to residents' welfare associations (RWAs) and apartment owners' associations (AOAs) in Noida.

The aim is to encourage wider adoption of the Centre's PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in housing societies and highrise buildings.

So far, 4,010 households in Gautam Budh Nagar have installed rooftop solar systems under the scheme.

Where Applications Stand

The district has received 5,822 applications for rooftop systems. Of these, 5,783 are from residential consumers. Vendors have been selected in 5,368 cases. A total of 4,010 installations have been completed, according to officials.

• Completed installations: 4,010
• Installations inspected: 3,861
• Installations with final approval: 3,621
• Beneficiaries who received central financial assistance: 3,555

Outreach Through Resident Bodies

Nikhlesh Rajan is Deputy Registrar of Firms, Societies, and Chits in Ghaziabad. He also handles Gautam Budh Nagar.

He has appealed to office-bearers of registered RWAs and AOAs to publicise the scheme among residents.

He said resident associations can play an important role in helping households understand the process of adopting rooftop solar.

Departmental staff and authorised vendors will run awareness activities in residential sectors and societies.

They will use canopies and pamphlets. The campaign is free of charge. Association representatives have been asked to facilitate it without collecting any fee from residents.

Lavesh Kumar Sisodia is in-charge project officer at the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency in Gautam Budh Nagar.

He said the application numbers show interest among households. He said the focus now is on helping more eligible consumers move from registration to installation and complete the approval process.

KK Jain is general secretary of FONRWA. He said the federation has also been encouraging members to promote awareness.

He noted that last year, a meeting of RWAs was held in the presence of the district magistrate, with vendors also taking part.

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How the Scheme Works

The scheme provides central financial assistance to eligible households installing rooftop solar systems. Benefits depend on the applicable scheme provisions, system capacity, and electricity generated.

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How to Apply

Residents can register on the official PM Surya Ghar portal. They select Uttar Pradesh as the state and choose their electricity distribution company.

They then enter their consumer account number. After submitting an application and getting feasibility approval, they can install the system through a registered vendor.

The process includes installing a net meter and an inspection by the distribution company.

Eligible beneficiaries receive the subsidy directly in their bank accounts after completing the formalities.

Applicants should check the official portal for current eligibility conditions and documentation requirements.

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