AGARTALA: A high-level coordination meeting regarding the selection of eligible beneficiaries for the Rooftop Solar Project under the Urban Local Bodies (ULA) Model was held at the Conference Hall of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC).
The meeting was chaired by Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, alongside Mayor Dipak Majumder, Deputy Mayor Manika Das Datta, AMC corporators, and senior officials from the Power Department and TSECL.
Key Highlights & Discussions
- Accelerating Solar Energy Adoption: The meeting focused on finalizing the roadmap for identifying household beneficiaries across various wards under AMC to install rooftop solar panels under government subsidies.
- Role of Local Corporators: Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath urged ward corporators to actively assist citizens in applying for solar power connections, emphasizing that rooftop solar generation will significantly reduce household electricity bills and ease the load on the grid.
- Urban Clean Energy Push: Mayor Dipak Majumder highlighted AMC’s commitment to making Agartala a sustainable green city by ensuring maximum participation in renewable energy initiatives across municipal areas.
- Technical & Policy Guidance: Officials from the Power Department briefed the attendees on eligibility criteria, subsidy structures, installation timelines, and technical requirements for rooftop installations.
Key Leaders & Officials Present
- Ratan Lal Nath: Minister for Power, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Tripura.
- Dipak Majumder: Mayor, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC).
- Manika Das Datta: Deputy Mayor, AMC.
- Municipal Corporators, Power Department Executives, and AMC Officials.
