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Minister launches PM Surya Ghar Utsav in Banganapalle
BC Janardhan Reddy inaugurated the PM Surya Ghar Utsav at Panchamapeta in Banaganapalle town and pressed a switch to launch a solar power supply system intended to provide free or subsidized electricity to SC and ST families. A commemorative plaque was unveiled, and beneficiaries were engaged by the minister. The scheme is described as aiming to provide free electricity to one crore households across the country.
Why It Matters
The event highlights a nationwide scheme aimed at expanding electricity access for marginalized communities, with potential wide impact if scaled successfully.
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Inauguration of PM Surya Ghar Utsav and plaque unveiling in Banaganapalle
April 19, 2026
Minister for Roads and Buildings BC Janardhan Reddy inaugurated the PM Surya Ghar Utsav at Panchamapeta in Banaganapalle town, pressing a switch to launch the solar power supply system designed to provide free or subsidized solar electricity to SC and ST families. He unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the launch and interacted with beneficiaries. He stated that the scheme aims to transform lives and to provide free electricity to one crore households across the country.