Banking on green energy: PM SHRI schools to shine on solar power
The initiative aims to enhance the learning environment through sustainable energy. The education department sanctioned the solar project for four govt schools. Four schools in the district will be the first to have solar energy.
The solar project aims to overcome power cuts in schools. Schools in many rural and remote areas lack electricity connections, hindering education and overall development. Solar panels offer a reliable solution in such situations.
The solar energy project will be implemented at PM SHRI Govt HPS School of Yaliwal, Kundagol taluk, PM SHRI MPS School of Galagihulakoppa Village of Kalaghatagi Taluk, PM SHRI MPS School of Amargol in Hubballi, and PM SHRI Govt HPS No.
2 School, Alanavar taluk. Solar panels provide schools independence from the electricity grid, especially in rural areas with unreliable power supply, ensuring uninterrupted access to electricity and creating a conducive environment for teaching and learning.
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Vijayalaxmi Hanchinal, deputy project coordinator of Samagra Shikshana Karnataka at the DDPI office, Dharwad, said that the PM SHRI schools were already developed. Now the solar project is underway at govt schools. Approximately Rs 3 to 4 lakh for each school will be sanctioned. Soon, the installation of solar panels will be carried out.
Vijayamala Korav, Headmistress of PM SHRI HPS No. 2 School Alanavar, said under the PM SHRI scheme, the school was developed. Already, they are distributing millet food items to the children, and sports materials, and repair work is ongoing. Now the process of installing solar panels is underway. Five kilowatts of solar energy will be produced. A meter for the solar energy was installed. Due to power disruption, school activities were stopped.
Already, they have a smart board and computer in the schools. This will be helpful and not depend on electric power. Students will learn about the importance of renewable energy sources, she added.
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