Overview
- In his monthly radio address, the Prime Minister highlighted Moirangthem Seth’s drive to install solar panels in a remote part of Manipur, crediting it with electrifying hundreds of homes.
- He said the campaign now powers multiple health centres and supports livelihoods, benefiting women, fishermen and local artisans.
- Modi noted Manipur’s strong solar potential and also praised Margaret Ramtharsiem and Chokhone Krichena as examples of community-led enterprise.
- The PM cited the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which offers roughly Rs 75,000–80,000 per beneficiary and targets up to 300 units of free electricity each month for eligible households.
- Speaking to IANS after the broadcast, Seth thanked the Prime Minister and said his off-grid work in remote areas and clinics complements the government’s rooftop-solar programme.