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The Indian government has invested significantly in renewable energy projects in Puducherry, specifically rooftop solar installations, under the GCRT program and PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). Minister Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Lok Sabha that ₹16.21 crore has been allocated for 2,329 solar projects, with financial assistance available to residential households. Meanwhile, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stated that Puducherry’s seven centrally protected monuments are in good condition and well-maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, with no new projects currently planned under the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities.

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Puducherry Boosts Renewable Energy, Heritage Sites Maintained

PUDUCHERRY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 – Puducherry is making strides in renewable energy adoption and heritage preservation, according to recent statements made by Union Ministers in the Lok Sabha.

Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, revealed that the Union Territory has added 13.794 MW of renewable energy capacity through the Central government’s Grid Connected Rooftop Solar (GCRT) program and PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). A total of ₹16.21 crore has been released to support the installation of 2,329 solar projects.

“The Ministry is committed to promoting sustainable energy solutions,” Minister Naik stated. “We are providing financial assistance to residential households to encourage the adoption of rooftop solar plants. This includes ₹30,000 for 1 KW, ₹60,000 for 2 KW, and ₹78,000 for 3 KW and above.”

The initiatives have been a response to questions from Member of Parliament V. Vaithilingam.

In a separate response to Mr. Vaithilingam, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, addressed the status of Puducherry’s seven centrally protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). He assured that these sites are well-maintained and in good condition.

“Conservation, preservation, and maintenance of these monuments is an ongoing process,” Shekhawat explained. “These are taken care of as per requirement and availability of resources. There are currently no projects planned under the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities in Puducherry.”

These announcements highlight the government’s focus on promoting both sustainable energy and preserving cultural heritage in the Union Territory.

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