Chandigarh:
The Chandigarh Renewable Energy, Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST), Chandigarh Administration, will organise Solar Awareness and Facilitation Camps on 15 February 2026 (Sunday) under the flagship Government of India scheme PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The initiative aims to promote the installation of rooftop solar systems among residential households and to facilitate citizens with on-the-spot registration and guidance regarding subsidy and loan benefits.
Representatives from leading banks and registered empanelled vendors will remain present at the camps to assist residents with registration, loan formalities and technical queries.
Camp Locations and Contact Details:
1. Sector 34 Market
Officers: Nitish Sharma, APM & Navdeep, Jr. Tech
Mobile: 9115504496
2. Dhanas
Officers: Bhupender Saini, APM & Hardyal, APM
Mobile: 9646762196
3. Manimajra
Officers: Pankaj, JE & Akashdeep
Mobile: 8146103064
4. Sukhna Lake
Officers: Rajnish Sharma, PM & Rohit, Steno
Mobile: 9914925685
5. CHB Flats, Sector 61
Officers: Bhupinder Singh, PM & Vivek Rana
Mobile: 7015859162
Key Highlights for Citizens:
• Central Financial Assistance (Subsidy) up to ₹78,000 for residential rooftop solar systems.
• Low-interest bank loans (up to 6% ROI) through leading banks.
• Single-window facilitation by CREST for vendor selection, technical guidance and grievance redressal.
• Direct transfer of subsidy amount into beneficiary bank accounts.
How to Apply:
Residents may visit the official portal www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in or approach the CREST facilitation desk at the respective camp venues for detailed guidance and assistance.
Citizens are encouraged to participate in large numbers and take advantage of this initiative towards clean energy adoption and reduced electricity bills.
