Goa Launches Groundbreaking Solar Initiative 'Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan'

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated 'Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan' to enhance solar energy in Goa. Aligned with PM's Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the scheme aims to empower households to generate electricity, with significant financial support extending to FY 2026-27.

In a significant move toward sustainable energy and to boost solar energy adoption in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the 'Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan.' The initiative is aligned with the Prime Minister's Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

This new scheme is designed to enhance solar rooftop capacity and empower residential households in Goa to generate their electricity. CM Sawant stated that the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to increase the share of solar rooftop capacity. He additionally informed that the scheme has an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore and will be implemented till FY 2026-27. Furthermore, he announced an initial investment of Rs 35 crore under the Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan, with the Goa Energy Development Agency bearing the balance cost of installations up to 5 kW for consumers using 400 or fewer units in the past year.

CM Sawant also urged all residential consumers to strengthen the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan by availing of the benefits of a zero electricity bill. Earlier, he lauded the Union Budget for focusing on a range of domains, stating it is a 'pro-budget' for villages, the poor, and the industrial sector.

'The way there has been major expenditure on defence, rural development, agriculture, education, IT, health, energy, and commerce and industry, it seems that this is a pro-budget for 'gaanv,' 'gareeb,' as well as the industrial sector,' Sawant said, speaking to the media on Tuesday. The Chief Minister said that Goa would reap the maximum benefits from the Budget.

'From this budget, we will take the maximum benefit by way of infrastructure development, schemes, and special proposals for Goa,' Sawant said. 'This is a budget that will fulfil the 25-year vision of Viksit Bharat given by PM Modi,' he added.