Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Dr J Alam addressing the sensitization programme on Nagaland Solar Mission at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur on May 30. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, May 30 (MExN): The Department of Power, Government of Nagaland, organised a sensitization programme on Nagaland Solar Mission (NSM) at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur on May 30, in convergence with the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG:MBY) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
According to the DIPR report, Chief Secretary of Nagaland, Dr J Alam termed Dimapur as a ‘mini Nagaland’ during the launch of the state’s solar energy initiative, emphasising that success in Dimapur would serve as a model for the rest of the state. “Once Dimapur understands, the whole of Nagaland will understand,” he remarked.
The solar mission, launched on April 14, is a state-level initiative aligned with the central government’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY). It aims to boost the adoption of residential rooftop solar systems across Nagaland. As part of the scheme, eligible households can benefit from a subsidy, receive free smart meters, and access easy bank loans. This initiative is expected to significantly lower electricity bills, offering both an economical and environmentally sustainable energy solution.
The Chief Secretary encouraged every eligible family in Dimapur to register for the scheme, stressing that such opportunities must not be missed. He urged residents to make full use of the available subsidies by registering on the official portal.
In a significant move towards promoting renewable energy, a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the Nagaland Solar Mission was delivered by Additional Chief Engineer (Design & Regulation), Er R Lobosang Jamir during a special awareness session held in Dimapur.
The presentation aimed to educate and engage stakeholders on the objectives, implementation strategies, and benefits of the solar initiative under the broader framework of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Er Lobosang highlighted the state government’s commitment to accelerating solar energy adoption through targeted subsidies, technical support, and public outreach. He emphasized that the solar mission is being implemented in convergence with the Central Government’s rooftop solar scheme and aims to provide sustainable and cost-effective power to households.
Notably, the programme at this stage is applicable only to residents of the district where it is being introduced, with an initial rollout planned in Dimapur. The district-level implementation is expected to serve as a model for eventual state-wide expansion, he added.
The presentation outlined several key aspects of the mission, including: Substantial central and state subsidies on rooftop solar systems for domestic consumers and provision of free smart prepaid meters for beneficiaries under the RDSS scheme where it can be registered through pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Asserting that the scheme provides an opportunity for households to reduce or eliminate their monthly electricity bills, he said that with the push for solar installations and smart metering systems, the department aims to make clean energy accessible to every household in the state. He reiterated their goal of creating a sustainable and inclusive energy ecosystem where no home is left behind.
The session also featured vendor and consumer experience and sharing their benefits and followed by an interactive session. The program concluded with closing remarks by the Chairperson.
After the programme, Dr J Alam, IAS undertook an official tour to Dimapur to assess ongoing development initiatives, with a special focus on the Nagaland Solar Mission. During his visit, he interacted with faculty and students at the State Institute of Hotel Management, Purana Bazaar B, and later visited the Common Facility Centre in Toluvi. He was accompanied by Er. Namang Sepong Chang, Deputy Secretary to the Chief Secretary.
