BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 26th December 2025: In Tripura, sunlight is no longer just a gift of nature—it is steadily becoming a symbol of development. Under the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, the state has achieved a significant milestone in its solar energy journey, with power generation crossing the 6-megawatt mark. Officials describe this as a historic moment for Tripura’s renewable energy initiatives.
Biswaijit Basu, Managing Director of the state electricity corporation, expressed optimism that the state will reach the 10-megawatt target by March.
The scheme has received an overwhelming response across Tripura. So far, 17,131 electricity consumers have registered for the program, and solar panel installations have been completed in 1,762 homes. These rooftops are no longer mere concrete structures—they are small-scale power plants. Together, they are generating 6 megawatts of electricity every day.
Once, sunset meant darkness and uncertainty; today, the same sun ensures a reliable supply of electricity in households across Tripura. The project is not only providing light but also creating income opportunities. Consumers are not just meeting their own electricity needs—they are selling surplus power back to the state electricity corporation, earning direct financial benefits.
So far, 187 consumers have sold excess electricity, earning a total of ₹53,514, which has been directly credited to their bank accounts. This transforms solar energy from just an eco-friendly initiative into a tangible contributor to household income.
From villages to towns, rooftops across Tripura are adorned with solar panels that seem to speak a new language—a language of development, self-reliance, and leaving a cleaner environment for future generations. The project is teaching people how to coexist with natural resources while reducing electricity bills to almost zero.
Through the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, Tripura has shown that the light of development does not remain confined to electric poles—it ignites hope in people’s hearts, inspiring dreams of a self-reliant, green, and sustainable future. As the sun brightens the state’s sky, it also illuminates the path for Tripura’s tomorrow.
