In a significant move to modernise educational infrastructure, the Faridabad administration is set to rescue government schools battling persistent power outages by transitioning them to solar energy.
The initiative aims to provide a permanent solution to electricity disruptions that have long hampered academic activities across the district. The District Education Department has officially moved a proposal for the installation of solar panel systems across 60 government schools and departmental offices. This shift is expected to drastically reduce the high electricity expenditure currently incurred by these institutions while ensuring an uninterrupted power supply for essential facilities.
“Switching to renewable sources of energy will make the institutions self-reliant and sustainable. Beyond the financial savings, this transition will ensure the comfort of students during the peak summer months and during frequent outages. We are at planning stage and proposal is being worked upon,” said DC Ayush Sinha.
The administration has already shortlisted key institutions for this transformation, focusing on those with sufficient rooftop capacity. Among the prominent schools included in the list are GSSS Sector 3, Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sihi, Government Senior Secondary School, Faridpur, Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School, Sector 55, and Government High School, Nariyala.
Faridabad Deputy Commissioner Ayush Sinha highlighted the long-term benefits of the project for the student community.
During the peak summer months, Haryana frequently faces a massive power deficit as the demand for cooling skyrockets. Rural areas and peripheral blocks often bear the brunt of this crisis, facing scheduled and unscheduled outages that can last for several hours. In a school setting, these outages turn classrooms into furnaces, making it nearly impossible for students to concentrate. Beyond the heat, the lack of power renders modern teaching aids—such as smart boards and computer labs—completely useless, widening the digital divide for students in the public sector.
To ensure the project is executed efficiently without putting a strain on the public exchequer, the administration plans to support the transformation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. By partnering with local industries and corporate houses, the district aims to create a green energy model that can be replicated across the state.
Beyond the operational benefits, the project serves a vital educational purpose. By integrating solar technology into the school environment, the administration hopes to create direct awareness among students about clean energy, encouraging them to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.
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