The decision was taken during a review meeting of the New and Renewable Energy Department held here today. Energy Department Commissioner and Secretary Smt. Ashima Brar was also present during the meeting.
Under the initiative, citizens will be able to obtain complete information regarding solar system installation, government schemes, subsidies, and related benefits at a single location. The Minister also directed officials to develop a dedicated missed-call-based information system through which consumers can receive detailed information about installing solar systems.
Sh. Vij instructed that all Solar Energy Windows at SDO offices should prominently display awareness materials and banners containing information on solar schemes and incentives so that consumers do not face any confusion while opting for solar energy solutions.
Emphasizing the government’s commitment towards renewable energy, the Energy Minister said his priority is to make Haryana the leading state in the country in the field of solar energy. He directed officials to launch awareness campaigns in villages and cities across the state to encourage greater adoption of solar systems.
He further instructed that officers and employees delivering outstanding work in promoting solar energy should be honoured to motivate wider participation in the initiative.
During the meeting, the Minister also reviewed the functioning of the electricity complaint helpline number 1912 and directed officials to ensure that every call received on the helpline is attended promptly and grievances are resolved effectively. He stressed the need to strengthen and technologically upgrade the 1912 service for better consumer support.
Sh. Vij also asked officials to explore additional grievance redressal mechanisms to improve consumer satisfaction. On this, Smt. Ashima Brar assured that the helpline system would be further strengthened.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of the PM-KUSUM Scheme. Officials informed that Haryana has so far installed 1,92,725 solar pumps, making the state the second highest in the country in this category. A target has also been set to install 35,000 additional solar pumps during 2026–27.
Officials further informed that tenders would soon be floated for installing solar systems on government buildings across the state. The Energy Minister directed that in the first phase, priority should be given to Deputy Commissioners’ offices, SDM offices, Divisional Commissioner offices, Mini Secretariats, court complexes, government educational institutions, and Energy Department offices.
The meeting also included detailed discussions on solar street lights, Chief Minister announcements related to solar energy, biomass, compressed biomass, and other green energy alternatives.
Among those present were Managing Director of UHBVN and DHBVN Sh. Bikram Singh, Director of the New and Renewable Energy Department Smt. Sangeeta Teterwal, and senior officials of the Energy Department.