Training on solar PV system operations, maintenance conducted in Tuensang

• DIMAPUR — A two-day training on the operations and maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and Saura e-Mitra was conducted on June 11 and 12 at the CMO office conference hall, Tuensang.
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• According to an update, the event was held in the presence of Dr. Talitemsu Ozukum, Chief Medical Officer (CMO); Dr. Ayangla Saku, District Programme Officer (DPO) CD-1 and District Nodal Officer National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH); and Dr. John Shupao, epidemiologist National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (IDSP), with participation from health staff across the district.
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• Officials, dignitaries, health staff, and others during the training on operations and maintenance of solar PV systems organised by NPCCHH and SELCO Foundation in Tuensang.

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• The training was jointly facilitated by SELCO Foundation and NPCCHH.
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• In his keynote address, Dr Ozukum lauded SELCO Foundation and NPCCHH for initiating the training, noting its importance in ensuring uninterrupted health services, especially in remote and off-grid areas, and stressed its importance as many health facilities in the district are solar-powered.
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• He emphasised the need for health staff to understand basic operations and maintenance and encouraged participants to engage actively and ask questions.

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• Rose, state project manager from SELCO Foundation, gave a brief introduction to the foundation and its initiatives in the state. She also shared an overview of the training, its importance for health staff, and highlighted the designated district-level officials who will be the points of contact for troubleshooting and follow-up support.
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• She spoke about the Saura e-Mitra app, which is designed to effectively handle, track, and resolve issues related to decentralised renewable energy systems for public healthcare.
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• Stating that this platform ensures prompt and efficient management of issues, enhancing reliability and sustainability, she noted that Saura e-Mitra will streamline incident reporting and resolution processes, improve the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy products in healthcare settings, and ultimately enhance the quality of healthcare services provided.
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• The training aimed to equip health staff with essential knowledge and skills to operate and maintain the solar PV systems installed in their respective health facilities. These solar systems, installed through collaborative efforts, are powering critical health infrastructure across the state.
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• At present, a total of 524 health facilities across the state have been solar powered through the combined efforts of SELCO Foundation, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Nagaland Health Project in collaboration with the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
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• As part of the larger state initiative, plans are underway to bring all solar-powered health centres under a single operational framework. Moving forward, all health staff working in solar-electrified health centres across the districts will undergo phase-wise training on basic operations and preventive maintenance of the systems.
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• A total of 77 health staff from 41 solar-powered health centres under Tuensang district attended the training.