CS reviews Nagaland Solar Mission progress

Published on May 28, 2025

Dr. J Alam chairs the Nagaland Solar Mission review meeting with officials at the CS conference hall, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima, on Wednesday.
DIMAPUR — Chief Secretary Dr. J Alam held a review meeting with the Nagaland Solar Mission at the CS conference hall, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima, on Wednesday to discuss and update the progress of the Nagaland Solar Mission, which is in convergence with PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) Rooftop Solar (RTS).
The meeting was attended by Secretary Power Asangla Imti, Additional Chief Engineer (Distribution and Revenue), team leader of the Nagaland Solar Mission, Lobosang, and other officials from the Power department, according to a DIPR report.
During the meeting, Dr. Alam underscored the need to disseminate information and extensively create public awareness campaigns to ensure the maximum number of people can avail themselves of the scheme.

He also directed the department to make the portal attractive and accessible, using simple language so that more people can understand and register for the scheme. He hopes that, with the support of the state government, the Nagaland Solar Mission will be successfully implemented across the state.
Lobosang provided an update on the progress of the mission and informed that the smart meter will be given free of cost to the customer when installing rooftop solar.
He added that the smart prepaid meters, which can be configured for net metering, will be provided by the department under the RDSS scheme; only the standard meter rent, as per the tariff notification, will be charged monthly.
It has been mentioned that the Solar Mission, in convergence with PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, aims to promote rooftop solar panel installation in residential households across the state.
Consumers can register online and also obtain all necessary information through the portal pmsuryaghar.gov.in.