Rajasthan News: Chief Secretary V. Srinivas recently reviewed the progress of the PM-Kusum scheme and directed power distribution companies of the state to swiftly accelerate implementation. Srinivas added that this would help develop 3,000 MW of solar projects by March 2026. He also remarked that PM-Kusum scheme is vital for offering farmers of Rajasthan with accessible and affordable solar energy.

Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Ajitabh Sharma assured that all targets would be effectively and efficiently met through enhanced grassroots monitoring.

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In another development, the Jodhpur DISCOM achieved a unique feat under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM). The achievement reflects the expanding renewable footprint of the region while also signalling a deeper economic transformation unfolding across the state’s rural communities.

Managing Director Dr. Bhanwarlal remarked that the installation of 240 decentralized solar plants in the state of Rajasthan with a collective capacity of 336.25 MW has already been facilitated by the KUSUM-A component.

Dr. Bhanwarlal remarked that achieving the 2000 MW truly reflects our relentless commitment to create a bright and prosperous future where the state’s farmers would have access to reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Jodhpur, Ajmer, Jaipur and Udaipur are among the 100 cities across the country that have been selected for strengthening rooftop solar capacity via vendor training, awareness drives and public engagement activities.

During a review meeting chaired by DISCOMs Chairperson Aarti Dogra, officials from the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) discussed a series of strategies for accelerating rooftop penetration. The DISCOMs Chairperson remarked that the state would add more than 10,000 rooftop installations every month, which truly underscores a growing public appetite for clean energy solutions.