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Delhi cabinet approves rooftop solar power for housing societies
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Delhi cabinet on Tuesday approved the ‘Mukhyamantri Solar Power Scheme’ to set up solar panels on rooftops of group housing societies in Delhi.
Under the Renewable Energy Service Co (RESCO) model, the domestic consumer will not have to spend any money for the installation of solar panels. It will be done by select service providers, Cabinet Minister Satyendar Jain told the media.
“There will be a tripartite agreement between the concerned group housing society, the service provider (company) and the Delhi government,” he said.
The cost of electricity generated through the solar power for the group housing society will be Rs 1 per unit.
“The Delhi government will provide a subsidy of Rs 2 per unit to the society,” he said.
The initial estimated cost of solar power was likely to be Rs 3 per unit, he said, adding that it will keep increasing year-wise.
“The cost of solar power will also depend on the space provided by the society for the installation of solar panels. In case the society provide more space for solar panels than its requirement, they will get the benefit in return in terms of further reduction in the price of solar power,” Jain said.
The cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, also amended the scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment to security personnel of Delhi.
“The cabinet approved the proposal of the Revenue Department for amendment in the Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment to war widows, war disabled, prisoners of war/missing person in war/operation/Delhi Police personnel/Home Guards and families of those who lose their lives in defined uniformed services during the course of duty,” Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot told the media.
In July, the Cabinet had decided to give Rs 1 crore compensation to the kin of martyrs killed on duty.
Announcing the amendment, Gahlot said: “Families of the security personnel who are living in Delhi for the last five years will also be covered in the scheme, irrespective of the state of joining of the personnel.
“The final decision will be taken by the Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by the Deputy Chief Minister,” he said.
The amendment, he said, was necessitated following the murder of Head Constable Narender Kumar of the Border Security Force (BSF) on the India-Pakistan border.
The family of Narender Kumar had been residing in Delhi for many years though his permanent address was of Haryana, Gahlot said.
The cabinet also gave its nod to a proposal of the Social Welfare Department to provide assistance to NGOs for celebrating birth and death anniversaries of eminent personalities.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.