BUDGAM, JULY 29: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed progress on consumer registrations, rooftop solar installations, Central Financial Assistance (CFA) disbursement, solarisation of government buildings, smart meter installation, sanctioned cases and pending works.
Emphasising timely execution, the DC said the two schemes are significantly strengthening the district’s power infrastructure and improving electricity supply to consumers. He directed all concerned to expedite implementation and clear pending cases.
The DC was informed that the district has recorded encouraging progress under both schemes, with strong public response, substantial clean energy generation, direct CFA benefits to eligible consumers and several government buildings already solarised.
He also reviewed RDSS infrastructure works, including the installation of poles, feeders, conductors, LT lines and other distribution assets, and directed officers to speed up execution and complete all pending works within the stipulated timeline.
Reviewing the banking component of PM Surya Ghar, the DC instructed the concerned authorities to ensure prompt disposal of pending applications and resolve rejected cases in coordination with banks to facilitate hassle-free consumer onboarding. He also directed early installation of smart meters at all solarised government buildings and asked empanelled vendors to clear the backlog of rooftop solar installations.
Stressing close coordination among KPDCL, JAKEDA, banks and empanelled vendors, the Deputy Commissioner called for removing bottlenecks and achieving the targets under both schemes within the current financial year.
Among others, Additional District Development Commissioner Vivek Agarwal, CPO Javed Ahmad, officers of KPDCL and concerned departments also attended the meeting.
