In order to cope with the power crisis in schools, the state government would set up 1 Kilowatt of solar panel in all the schools.The solar panel would run the light and fans of the schools besides it will operate a submersible water pump along with a RO-purified water for children. State Principal Secretary Jeevesh Nandan, disclosed here on Thursday that a pilot project would be implemented in 50 primary schools this year.
The solar plants would be set up with a five-year comprehensive warranty and maintenance clause, he added. A service center would be established in all districts to ensure that the plants function without any problems, the official said. Nandan said after the success of the pilot project, it would be enforced in all the schools of the state in a phased manner. “We are also considering to engage private companies and industries to install these solar panels under their orporate Social Responsibility(CSR),” he further added.