Amaravati, March 27 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Friday directed officials to expedite the implementation of 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' and the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) across the state.
During a teleconference with the Chairmen and Managing Directors (CMDs) of power distribution companies (DISCOMs) and senior officials, the minister reviewed the progress of key power sector projects.
"Officials should expedite the implementation of 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' and the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). It is necessary to take up these works urgently and ensure that targets are achieved within the stipulated timeframe without any delays," Kumar said in an official release.
'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' aims to provide free electricity to one crore households, with up to 300 units of free electricity every month.
Kumar instructed officials to prioritize providing free solar power to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
The minister set a target of completing at least 2,000 solar connections per constituency between the birth anniversaries of Babu Jagjivan Ram and BR Ambedkar.
On the agricultural front, he ordered the immediate clearance of all pending electricity connections ahead of the upcoming farming season.
He reiterated the state government's commitment to supporting farmers and ensuring uninterrupted power supply by strengthening electrical infrastructure.
Kumar said that the NDA government would bear the electricity charges to ensure no additional financial burden on people.
He urged field-level engineers and staff to work with renewed vigour and coordination to improve service delivery.
The minister noted that efficient implementation of projects would enhance the department's reputation while providing relief to the public.
