Vendors’ meet held to boost rooftop solar adoption under PMSGY in W Bengal

Kolkata: A National Vendor Meet under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGY) was jointly conducted by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) and REC Ltd. on August 13 in Kolkata, with an aim to strengthen the implementation of the scheme and accelerate rooftop solar installations across West Bengal.

The meeting was chaired by Santanu Basu, Principal Secretary, Power Department, West Bengal. Officials from REC Ltd, CESC, Government of West Bengal, State and National Vendors, and Training Partners also participated.

Santanu Basu emphasised that the implementation of PMSG:MBY in the state would be further strengthened through the active participation and coordinated efforts of both State and National Vendors. He affirmed the collective commitment of the State Government, REC Limited, WBSEDCL, Vendors, DISCOMs, financial institutions and other stakeholders towards accelerating rooftop solar adoption and strengthening the implementation of PMSGY in W Bengal.

REC Ltd (PMSG:MBY team) headed by Mrs S. Jayanthi, ED presented the perspective of the scheme as Nodal Agency for implementation of PMSG:MBY. She urged National Vendors to deploy adequate manpower and requested Brand Owners to expand their channel partner network across W Bengal to facilitate faster installation of rooftop solar systems.