Udhampur ranks second in Jammu division under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, accelerates rooftop solar adoption
Udhampur, July 11, 2026- Udhampur has secured the second position in the Jammu division under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, reflecting the district’s strong performance in promoting rooftop solar energy and advancing the government’s clean energy mission. According to official figures, 1,132 rooftop solar systems have been installed across the district, while 3,484 […]
CM Omar Abdullah reviews power sector reforms, pushes modernisation for reliable electricity across J&K
Srinagar, July 6,2026- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD), reaffirming his government’s commitment to modernising Jammu and Kashmir’s power sector through infrastructure upgrades, consumer-centric reforms, and improved financial sustainability. The meeting reviewed the overall performance of the power sector, including revenue realisation, implementation of […]
DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa leads block diwas at Lalpora, promotes youth-centric schemes
Baramulla, June 12, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, presided over a Block Diwas programme at Lalpora, Tangmarg, emphasising youth empowerment and the effective implementation of government schemes. The event, aimed at addressing public grievances and promoting developmental initiatives, saw Sherpa urging the youth to actively participate in Mission Yuva and avail benefits under the […]
Solar-powered savings: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is transforming lives
In a transformative stride toward a sustainable and self-reliant future, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is illuminating lives across India. Launched in February 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this ambitious scheme aims to install rooftop solar panels in one crore households, providing up to 300 units of free electricity monthly. A beneficiary’s […]
Over 1,400 JPDCL consumers enjoy zero electricity bills after rooftop solar installation under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Jammu, March 27, 2025 – In a significant stride towards sustainable energy adoption in Jammu and Kashmir, the Managing Director of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), Yasin Chaudhary, announced that over 1,400 JPDCL consumers have achieved zero electricity bills following the installation of Rooftop Solar (RTS) systems under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. This […]