Goa Launches 'Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan'

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Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has launched the 'Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan' in Goa.

An Overview of the News

• 'Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan' scheme is in alignment with the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

• It aims to increase solar rooftop potential and empower residential homes to generate their own electricity.

Budget and Duration:

• Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has a budget of Rs 75,021 crore.

• The scheme will run until the fiscal year 2026-27.

• Aims to boost solar energy adoption across India and reduce reliance on traditional power sources.

Financial Details:

• The Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan has an initial investment of Rs 35 crore.

• Central Financial Assistance will be provided.

• Goa Energy Development Agency will cover the balance cost of rooftop installations up to 5kW.

• This support is for consumers who have used 400 or fewer units in the past year.

About Goa

• Admission to Union: December 19, 1961

• Previous Name: Goa, Daman, and Diu

• Capital: Panaji

• Official Sport: Football

• Official Animal: Gaur

• Official Bird: Flame-throated bulbul

• Chief Minister: Pramod Sawant

• Governor: P.S. Sreedharan Pillai