Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the Maharashtra energy department to speed up the implementation of key clean energy projects. At a high-level review meeting held at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai, Fadnavis stressed the need for timely completion and proper planning to ensure people across the state receive reliable and affordable electricity, reports Solarquarter.
He reaffirmed the government’s focus on improving the power sector by expanding the use of renewable energy. One of the main projects under review was the Chief Minister’s Solar Agricultural Feeder Scheme 2.0, which Fadnavis said would be crucial for helping farmers get stable and low-cost power. He has directed that the scheme be completed by December 2025.
“This scheme will bring real change for our farmers by helping them depend more on solar energy. It must be finished on time,” Fadnavis said during the meeting.
The Chief Minister also called for the quick rollout of the PM SuryaGhar Free Electricity Scheme and asked the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (Mahaurja) to complete surveys to install solar systems on government buildings throughout the state. To promote clean energy at the village level, he instructed Mahaurja and MSEDCL to work together to develop model solar villages.
Fadnavis also told officials that all energy-related efforts, including those by Mahaurja and the state’s power generation and transmission agencies, must be aligned with the central government’s infrastructure development plan. He urged better implementation of national energy schemes to stop power loss and raise awareness about saving electricity.
He also highlighted the need to focus on future priorities such as training people for clean energy jobs and encouraging research on hydrogen as a fuel. In addition, he asked for clear steps to be taken to recover unpaid electricity bills from local government bodies.
“This is the time to act. Our goal is clear: deliver clean power quickly, efficiently, and fairly to every corner of Maharashtra,” Fadnavis said, underlining the state’s commitment to a greener future.
