15-07-2025
Meghalaya rolls out solar power for schools, PMAY homes
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Shillong: In a push for renewable energy expansion in Meghalaya, the Meghalaya New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA) has started solar power installations at 63 BharatNet-1 sites across the state.
These installations span govt schools, integrated child development services centres (ICDS), and community halls, with an aim to ensure sustainable and reliable power for BharatNet infrastructure and enhance digital connectivity in rural areas.
According to the agency, solarisation is underway at 22 govt lower primary schools. Additional installations are in progress at eight secondary schools, four ICDS centres, and 29 community halls.
"Under the CM's solar mission, solarisation of 125 lower primary schools has begun in East Garo Hills district — covering 72 schools with 1.1 kVA systems and 53 schools with 2.2 kVA systems. A similar initiative is set to launch in East Jaintia Hills district, targeting 123 schools with the same system configuration," read a statement by the agency.
The agency also announced household electrification efforts under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Mylliem block of East Khasi Hills district, where hybrid solar inverter systems are being installed for 492 beneficiaries (352 with 0.85 kVA systems and 140 with 1.7 kVA systems). In North and East Garo Hills, installations will benefit 354 households (253 with 0.85 kVA and 101 with 1.7 kVA systems).
"These initiatives reflect the government's ongoing commitment to inclusive rural development through clean energy access, contributing to improved livelihoods and digital empowerment," the agency stated.
