Archive · 17 Sep 2026
APSPDCL Fast-Tracks PM Surya Ghar Solar for SC/ST Homes
APSPDCL is helping eligible SC and ST families install solar panels on their roofs.
The work is being done under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The government scheme provides subsidies and loans without requiring collateral.
Some families may receive free or highly subsidised panels.
Some categories may also receive up to 300 units of free electricity.
Officials were told to make people more aware of the program.
The power company also wants fewer outages and better electricity service.
It is asking workers to fix problems permanently and collect unpaid bills.
Consumers were encouraged to receive bills on time and use online payments.
APSPDCL is accelerating rooftop solar installations for eligible SC and ST households.
Contractors were directed to speed up fieldwork and expand ground-level awareness.
The scheme offers substantial subsidies and collateral-free loans for rooftop solar systems.
Andhra Pradesh is prioritising SC/ST families for free or highly subsidised panels and, in some categories, up to 300 units of free electricity.
Officials were ordered to improve power reliability, maintenance, complaint handling, and electricity bill recovery.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL), led by CMD Siva Shankar Lotheti, along with contractors and officials.
- What
- The company is fast-tracking rooftop solar installations for eligible SC and ST households while reviewing power reliability and bill recovery.
- When
- The directions were issued at a review meeting on Wednesday.
- Where
- The review meeting was held through video conference, with the report datelined Tirupati.
- Why
- To extend solar benefits to eligible families, improve electricity supply and reduce outages, strengthen service, and meet bill-collection targets.
- Scheme
- PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- Target households
- Eligible SC and ST households
- Financial support
- Substantial rooftop-solar subsidies and collateral-free loans
- Andhra Pradesh priority
- Free or highly subsidised panels for SC/ST families
- Possible electricity benefit
- Up to 300 units of free electricity in some categories
- Power-supply focus
- Fewer outages, permanent solutions for interruptions and voltage issues, and preventive maintenance
- Revenue focus
- Arrears recovery, timely bill delivery, online payments, and meeting collection targets