Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Takes Rooftop Solar Awareness to the Grassroots, Encouraging Citizens to Embrace Solar Energy for Lower Electricity Costs and a Greener Future

Bhubaneswar,  Oct 12 [UDN}:Under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) participated in #SevaSetuCamps in Baleshwar town and Baliapal block in Baleshwar district, Thakurmunda block in Mayurbhanj district, and Tihidi block in Bhadrak district, extending rooftop solar awareness and practical guidance to the general public.

Consumers interacted directly with TPNODL’s Solar and Customer Service teams, bank officials and business associates to understand rooftop solar benefits, eligibility, government subsidies, registration and the application process. These local interactions provided an opportunity to ask questions, clarify concerns and seek support for solar adoption.

In Baleshwar, the #SevaSetuCamp was set up on the occasion of #SevaSankalpYatra and was visited by Mr. Pratap Chandra Sarangi, MP, Baleshwar; Mr. Manas Kumar Dutta, MLA, Baleshwar Sadar; and Mr. Santosh Khatua, MLA, Nilagiri. Mr. A. Shyam Prasad Rao, Chief Program Manager, and Mr. Gulshan Kumar from REC Limited also participated, alongside senior TPNODL officials, including Mr. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Chief – Projects; Mr. Rajib Kumar Nayak, Chief Engineer – Solarization; Mr. Patil Pankajkumar Dillip, HOD – Solarization; Mr. Deepak Kumar Sahoo, SE – Solar Projects; and Mr. Jitendra Behera, Executive Engineer, Baleshwar Electrical Division, among others.

In Baliapal, Ms. Subhasini Jena, MLA, Basta, and Mr. Radharanjan Das, BDO, Baliapal, joined local representatives and TPNODL officials in interacting with consumers. Thakurmunda Camp was attended by government officials, TPNODL teams and local representatives, including Mr. Santosh Kumar Mohanta, Block Vice Chairman; Mr. Malaya Paramanik, Sarpanch, Digdhar GP; and Mr. Tarakanta Pattnaik, MP Representative. At Tihidi, the camp was held at the Block Office in the presence of Mr. Niranjan Barik, BDO, Tihidi; Mr. Soumya Ranjan Nayak, Executive Engineer, BNED Division; and other TPNODL officials and local stakeholders.

The camps give households an opportunity to understand PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, have their queries addressed and explore rooftop solar options for their homes. Interested consumers can connect with TPNODL’s Solar or Customer Service teams for guidance on eligibility, available subsidies and the application process.