Shillong, July 15, 2025: Under BharatNet sites implemented by the Meghalaya New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA), solarisation of 22 Government Lower Primary Schools is underway. For the remaining locations, which include 8 secondary schools, 4 ICDS centres, and 29 community halls, the installation work has commenced at selected sites and is ongoing.
Making significant steps to push for the extension and promotion of renewable energy in the state, MNREDA has undertaken the installation of solar power systems across 63 BharatNet-1 sites in Meghalaya. “This installation covers government schools, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) centres, and community halls,” said the Director, Meghalaya New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA). “These efforts aim to provide sustainable and reliable power supply for BharatNet infrastructure, thereby enhancing digital connectivity and clean energy adoption in rural areas,” the Director added.
In addition, the solarisation of Lower Primary Schools under the CM Solar Mission has also begun in East Garo Hills, where a total of 125 schools—comprising 72 schools with 1.1 kVA systems and 53 schools with 2.2 kVA systems—are being solarised using off-grid inverter systems.
The CM Solar Mission will further extend to East Jaintia Hills, where 123 schools—72 schools with 1.1 kVA systems and 51 schools with 2.2 kVA systems—will be solarised using off-grid inverter technology.
Work is also commencing for household electrification under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in East Khasi Hills (Mylliem Block), where solar hybrid inverter systems are being installed for 492 beneficiaries, including 352 systems of 0.85 kVA and 140 systems of 1.7 kVA. Installation will also be undertaken for 354 beneficiaries in North and East Garo Hills, with 253 systems of 0.85 kVA and 101 systems of 1.7 kVA.
These initiatives reflect the Government’s continued commitment to inclusive rural development through clean energy access, contributing to improved livelihoods and digital empowerment.
