Uttar Pradesh is concentrating on over 22,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy technology by 2027 underneath the Photo voltaic Power Coverage 2022, mentioned chief minister Yogi Adityanath throughout a joint overview assembly with Union minister for shopper affairs, meals and public distribution, Prahlad Joshi on Thursday. He mentioned the state is engaged on a complete roadmap to develop renewable power capability by means of large-scale photo voltaic parks, rooftop installations, and solarisation of agriculture.
Over 10 lakh households in Uttar Pradesh have utilized underneath the PM Surya Ghar Free Electrical energy Scheme, and over one lakh rooftop photo voltaic installations have been accomplished. (Sourced)
At present, the state produces round 2,000 megawatts of solar energy by means of varied sources, together with small photo voltaic vegetation and rooftop panels.
The CM mentioned that to bridge the hole, the federal government is specializing in solarising agricultural feeders and personal on-grid pumps, putting in photo voltaic vegetation alongside expressways and railway tracks, and inspiring the manufacturing of photo voltaic power tools. To assist the enlargement, the transmission community for photo voltaic initiatives can be being upgraded.
Over 10 lakh households in Uttar Pradesh have utilized underneath the PM Surya Ghar Free Electrical energy Scheme, and over one lakh rooftop photo voltaic installations have been accomplished. The CM instructed officers of UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Power Division Company) to make sure well timed connections for all pending purposes by means of an organised state-wide marketing campaign.
“To achieve the target, monthly rooftop installations must rise from the current 11,000 to over 22,000 in the financial year 2025–26,” he mentioned.
District-wise, DISCOM-wise, and municipal corporation-wise targets are being mounted to make sure balanced implementation. Officers have been instructed to compile a listing of distributors for rooftop photo voltaic installations and enhance vendor numbers primarily based on the demand.
Through the overview of the PM-KUSUM Yojana, the CM mentioned that UP leads the nation in solarising non-public agricultural pumps. He directed officers to proceed the work in mission mode, particularly specializing in changing grid-connected tube wells to solar energy.
He additionally mentioned that the federal government is distributing free photo voltaic panels to households in Vantangiya villages and tribal communities in Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot, and Chandauli. All 17 municipal companies have been requested to allocate land for the event of photo voltaic parks, with directions to attach metropolis streetlights to photo voltaic power methods.
Wheat procurement crosses 1.4 lakh metric tonnes
Reviewing preparations for wheat procurement within the Rabi Advertising and marketing 12 months 2025–26, CM Yogi expressed satisfaction with the continuing course of. As of April 9, over 1.40 lakh metric tonnes of wheat had been procured from 26,641 farmers throughout the state. District and divisional officers have been deployed to villages earlier than the harvest to lift consciousness amongst farmers concerning the minimal assist worth (MSP).
He additionally mentioned that with the Centre’s approval to obtain wheat by means of cell procurement centres, the state is now reaching out to farmers on the village degree throughout all 826 growth blocks.
Centre backs UP’s renewable push
Union minister Prahlad Joshi mentioned that U.P’s progress underneath the PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM schemes displays sturdy groundwork and efficient coordination. He referred to as for a focused marketing campaign to additional enhance adoption and mentioned the state is on monitor to fulfill its rising power wants. “The efforts here can serve as a model for other states,” the minister mentioned.