Varanasi, 15 July (HS): Thirty women have been employed as

'Solar Didis' following a selection and recruitment drive organized by Arc

Surya Shakti Private Limited in Varanasi. This initiative aims to strengthen

the 'Solar Didi' campaign, which operates under the Government of India's

ambitious 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' (Prime Minister's

Solar House: Free Electricity Scheme). The selected women received appointment

letters and were briefed on the solar energy-related training, technical guidance,

and work opportunities available to them.

Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Singh 'Chanchal', CMD of

Arc Surya Shakti Private Limited, praised the 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft

Bijli Yojana' and the work being carried out by the Uttar Pradesh New and

Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). He described the scheme as a

historic initiative towards making India self-reliant in the energy sector. Chanchal

remarked that women's empowerment is the greatest strength of any developed

nation.

He further added that the Foundation continuously motivates

families—even those unable to install solar plants immediately—to become aware

of solar energy, adopt energy conservation practices, and consider installing

solar plants in the future. Additionally, through Corporate Social

Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the solar and renewable energy sectors, the

Arc Parivar Foundation is working to connect the country's industrial and

corporate sectors with this national campaign. The Foundation encourages

corporate entities to become active partners—through their CSR contributions—in

achieving the national goals of clean energy, environmental conservation, and a

'Carbon Neutral (Net Zero Carbon) India.'

He believes that only through the collective efforts of the

government, industry, social organizations, and citizens can India emerge as a

clean energy superpower and offer effective solutions to the challenges of

global climate change. He stated that the objective of the Arc Parivar

Foundation is not merely to facilitate the installation of solar power plants,

but also to foster a positive mindset towards clean energy in society, engage

every citizen in the campaign for energy self-reliance, and ensure public

participation in building a clean, green, pollution-free, and eco-friendly

India for future generations.

He mentioned that, as part of its commitment to social

service, the Arc Parivar Foundation is continuously working to raise public

awareness about solar energy. The Foundation specifically strives to reach

families who are unable to install solar plants at their homes due to a lack of

information or awareness, or because of financial constraints. The organization

provides such individuals with comprehensive information regarding the 'PM

Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' (Free Electricity Scheme), government subsidies,

the availability of bank loans, and the application process, while also

offering necessary guidance and support through authorized channels. When

required, the Arc Parivar Foundation also provides financial assistance—within

its means—to eligible and genuinely needy families, enabling them to adopt

solar energy and benefit from the scheme.

He further added that adopting solar energy is not just a

means to reduce electricity bills; it is also a moral responsibility towards

environmental conservation, pollution control, and ensuring a secure future for

coming generations.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi