– Quality Healthcare Services through Solar Energy – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai :- Since conventional energy sources are limited, there is a growing need to focus on renewable energy sources. The government is committed to promoting the renewable energy sector and increasing energy production through sustainable means. SELCO Foundation is actively working to facilitate the use of renewable energy in the state.
With the Foundation’s support, primary health centers in 18 districts of Maharashtra are being solar-electrified. The solar electrification of primary health centers in eight districts has been completed, while the project is in progress in ten other districts. The solar electrification initiative will be carried out in two phases. In the first phase, 250 primary health centers have been equipped with solar energy, and by June 2026, a total of 2,000 centers will be powered by solar energy. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence that the use of solar energy will enhance the availability of quality healthcare services across the state.
The solar electrification of primary health centers in Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Jalgaon, Buldhana, Gadchiroli, Nagpur, Latur, and Wardha has been completed. Additionally, ten more districts will soon have solar-powered primary health centers with the assistance of the Foundation, making them self-sufficient in energy. This initiative is expected to result in significant savings on electricity bills. The solar projects will ensure an uninterrupted 24-hour power supply to primary health centers, thereby strengthening healthcare services, according to Chief Minister Fadnavis.
He further stated that using solar energy will increase environmental awareness at the local level and improve the quality of patient care. The adoption of solar energy will reduce carbon emissions and help combat pollution. SELCO Foundation is a leading organization in the renewable energy sector. Previously, in collaboration with IKEA, the Foundation successfully solar-electrified primary health centers in eight districts to improve healthcare services and promote sustainable energy solutions.
For this project, SELCO Foundation and IKEA will provide financial assistance of ₹50 crore to the state government. Additionally, healthcare personnel will receive training on the usage and maintenance of solar energy systems through SELCO Foundation, as announced by Chief Minister Fadnavis.
