SHILLONG: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today officially inaugurated a 47 kW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Panel system at the office of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) in Shillong.
Speaking after the inauguration, the Chief Minister announced that this solar power generation is a key component of the ambitious CM Solar Mission, a flagship scheme of the State Government.
”This scheme, launched about a year ago, is designed to ensure that all government offices, homes, schools, and health institutions receive clean energy and a sustainable solar energy backup,” he stated.
The CM proudly noted that the Government is also including inverters and batteries to ensure power storage and availability when needed.
The choice of location sent a clear message. “I am happy that today we were able to launch this at the office of the Pollution Control Board. I hope this will support the power needs here and, more importantly, deliver the message that the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board is leading by example in the use of clean energy, encouraging other organizations to follow suit,” the Chief Minister emphasized.
A significant review meeting of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board was held. As the Minister in charge of the Forest and Environment Department, the CM stressed the critical need to re-examine the Board’s functioning.
He expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the fruitful meeting: “We received many suggestions that can correct the functioning of the pollution control board and ensure it becomes more effective. Much work has been done over the past years, but more is needed in the days to come.”
Discussions focused on strengthening the Board’s operations to ensure effective enforcement of regulations under the Air Act, Water Act, and Environment Protection Act.
A follow-up meeting is scheduled for January where concrete decisions will be made on implementing these strategic measures.
The Chief Minister concluded with an optimistic outlook: “In the days to come, we will see a Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board that is more potent in its functioning, ensuring the preservation of clean air, water, and prevention of pollution across the entire State.”
