Hyderabad: The state government plans to equip all Gram Panchayats and government buildings, including the state Secretariat, with solar power systems. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka announced this initiative on Saturday.
In a video meeting with district collectors, Bhatti reviewed the progress of the Green Energy Policy, which focuses on the installation of solar panels on government properties. He asked collectors to submit plans for district offices, parking lots, and canteens to Hyderabad. Since all collectorates share a common design, solar installation designs will be distributed from Hyderabad. Collectors with improved designs are encouraged to propose them.
The Deputy CM emphasized the importance of solar power in government offices, from village buildings to the Secretariat, to boost energy production. A questionnaire regarding solar setup requirements will be sent to collectors, who need to complete and return it to the Principal Secretary for Energy within a week. Solar installations are also planned for government schools, junior colleges, and higher education institutions, and collectors must submit building details.
Collectors were asked to report large vacant lands under the Irrigation Department and Roads & Buildings Department. Bhatti explained that 6.70 lakh acres were allocated under the ROFR Act by the previous Congress government, and the Nallamala Declaration aims to provide free solar pump sets on these lands through the Indira Solar Girijana Vikasam scheme.
The Nallamala Declaration initiative kicked off in the Achampet constituency, with plans to expand to parts of Adilabad district this month.
