Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed the Energy department officials to take steps to meet the power requirements of the State Secretariat, the seat of State administration, through solar energy.
He directed the officials concerned to coordinate with the Roads & Buildings department for making arrangements in this direction. The Chief Minister gave the directions during a review meeting on the Energy department on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka was also present.
Mr. Revanth Reddy reminded the difficulties faced by vehicle owners for parking their vehicles in the Secretariat under the hot sun in summer. Steps should be taken to set up solar rooftop sheds which could serve the twin purposes of harnessing energy and providing shade to vehicles. Solar fencing should also be set up around the Secretariat.
He wanted the officials to take steps to provide power supply to all tribal habitations under Indira Solar Giri Vikasam scheme on a war footing. Officials should ensure that the scheme covered 2.1 lakh tribal farmers in three years providing solar powered pumpsets required for cultivation in six lakh acres.
Published – July 30, 2025 11:44 pm IST
