Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on August 11 launched the CM’s Solar Mission at the State Convention Centre in Shillong.
Meghalaya CM Launches ‘Solar Mission’
Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal and MNREDA Chairman Rupert Momin were present during the launch.
In his address, the Chief Minister emphasized that the Solar Mission is a flagship renewable energy initiative, focusing on the “poorest of the poor”, while offering options for every social class.
“The loan component will consist of soft loans with EMIs comparable to or less than a small household’s monthly electricity bill. The government subsidy will range from 70% for individual households to a 50% subsidy for schools, hospitals, hotels, and other commercial entities,” said Sangma.
“The CM Solar Mission aims for 30-40% of households to have solar units, gaining independence from the conventional grid with 8-9 hours of backup during load shedding,” he added.
