Chief ministerPramod Sawant inaugurated a solar power-basedelectrification programmefor rural households in the state. With an eye on 100% electrification, this project will provide power through to areas where grid connectivity isnt feasible.
The project is pursuant to an agreement signed by the Goa energy development agency (GEDA) with Convergence energy Services limited (CESL). Theproject Sawantannounced would be CESLs first off-grid engagement, and will install and maintain photovoltaic (PV) systems for five years under the governments remote village electrification programme. It will be executed through gram panchayats.