Patil Asks Officials to Speed Up Renewable Energy Schemes
Patil emphasised the need to identify field-level challenges and resolve them promptly through coordination with the departments concerned
Hyderabad: Jithesh V. Patil, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TGREDCO), directed officials to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy schemes across the State and achieve the prescribed targets within the stipulated timelines.
He emphasised the need to identify field-level challenges and resolve them promptly through coordination with the departments concerned.
On Monday, he conducted a video conference from the TGREDCO head office in Hyderabad with all District Managers and representatives of implementing agencies to review the progress of various renewable energy programmes being implemented across Telangana.
During the meeting, he reviewed the Model Solar Village Programme, installation of rooftop solar power plants, solarisation of agricultural pump sets, PM-KUSUM scheme, energy conservation activities and development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
He sought details from the officials regarding the work completed so far, current progress and pending issues.
Priority to Rooftop Solar Installations
Patil asked officials to expand the installation of rooftop solar power plants at the residences of eligible beneficiaries under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. He instructed District Managers to create awareness among eligible consumers about the benefits of rooftop solar and expedite the installation process.
He also called for district-level action plans to achieve the targets under agricultural pump set solarisation and the PM-KUSUM scheme.
Expedite Pending Approvals and Inspections
He instructed officials to speed up the process of obtaining necessary approvals from various departments and complete pending inspections without delay. He emphasised that District Managers and implementing agencies must work in close coordination to ensure timely execution of projects. He also called for effective awareness programmes across the State to promote energy conservation, efficient use of electricity and the adoption of renewable energy sources.
Continuous Monitoring of Performance
Patil stated that the performance of District Managers and implementing agencies would be regularly monitored and reviewed. He directed them to work with accountability and ensure progress in accordance with the prescribed targets and timelines. He stressed that collective efforts were essential for the effective implementation of the Government's priority programmes.