National IAS officers to attend conference; focus on Uttar Pradesh's cost-saving strategies in Jal Jeevan Mission through solar power.
National IAS officers to attend conference; focus on Uttar Pradesh's cost-saving strategies in Jal Jeevan Mission through solar power.

Solar power usage in Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Uttar Pradesh will be showcased at the Regional Conference on Good Governance held by the Government of India in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. During this conference, IAS officials from all over India will be educated on Uttar Pradesh’s strategy of cutting project expenses through the implementation of solar energy in Jal Jeevan Mission initiatives. Also, it is playing a crucial part in preserving the environment through the reduction of carbon emissions.

During the initial meeting of the conference that spans over two days, beginning on Thursday, November 21, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Namami Gange Department will present a talk about implementing solar energy in the Jal Jeevan Mission. Officials from other states will learn how the Jal Jeevan Mission was effectively executed in Uttar Pradesh, a large state, using solar power to ensure long-lasting and cost-effective projects.

The Uttar Pradesh program has been chosen for excellence in governance by the Government of India’s Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. This conference is specifically designed for the highest ranking IAS officers in the nation, where the remarkable achievements in various nationwide programs are highlighted.

Over 80 percent of the projects conducted by Jal Jeevan Mission in Uttar Pradesh utilize solar energy. Uttar Pradesh is the initial state in India to implement solar energy on a considerable level for the Jal Jeevan Mission initiative. The Government of India is organizing this conference with the aim that other states across the country will also implement a comparable model in their own states. This will help conserve electricity and allow the projects to operate for an extended period.

In Uttar Pradesh, there are 41,539 projects under Jal Jeevan Mission, with 33,157 of them utilizing solar energy to generate 900 MW of electricity every day. Uttar Pradesh is the top state in the nation for making this happen. Many individuals are reaping numerous advantages from this. This plan offers a lot of advantages to the government.

The implementation of solar technology has decreased the expense of providing water in rural areas by over half. Furthermore, one does not have to rely on electricity for the provision of water. In addition to being easy to take care of, these solar energy facilities have a lifespan of 30 years. Over a period of 30 years, utilizing solar energy to run these projects will result in saving approximately Rs 1 lakh crore. This will result in a decrease of approximately 1.3 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

12.50 lakh individuals in rural areas have been educated on operating solar-powered pumps under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The projects will be operated and guarded by the skilled villagers.