By TC News Desk
Agartala, 21st November 2024: In a significant step towards the swift implementation of the Prime Minister’s flagship initiative, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, officials from North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) and Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) convened a high-level meeting today.
Sources from the TSECL said that the discussions centered on the progress and seamless execution of this ambitious project aimed at providing free electricity to households through solar energy.
The official said that the meeting, held at the TSECL headquarters, was chaired by Managing Director Biswajit Basu and attended by Finance Director Sarvajit Singh Dogra, General Manager Swapan Debbarma, and Nodal Officer Sujata Das.
NEEPCO was represented by Director (Personnel) Major General Rajesh Kumar Jha, along with senior officials including Head of Power Station Jitendra Lal Das, Chief General Manager (HQ) Jiten C Das, and DGM (HR) MK Metei.
“Both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to the project and deliberated on measures to ensure its timely execution. Key decisions included launching a widespread awareness campaign to educate the public about the benefits of the scheme. The campaign will highlight government support, potential bank cooperation for funding, and initiatives to reduce electricity tariffs to make energy accessible to all” said the official.