Tripura commits to rooftop solar for 2 lakh consumers by March 2027 at Centre's power review
At a review with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal in Agartala on 31 May 2026, Tripura committed to rooftop solar for 2 lakh consumers by March 2027 and prepaid metering of government consumers by August 2026.
Summary
Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal reviewed Tripura's power sector and urban schemes in Agartala on 31 May 2026 with Chief Minister Manik Saha. RDSS progress, DISCOM finances, AT&C losses, smart metering, PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar were discussed. The State committed to prepaid metering for government consumers by August 2026, completing pending smart-meter works by July 2027 and rooftop solar for 2 lakh consumers by March 2027.
Key facts
- Where
- Agartala, Tripura – 31 May 2026
- Reviewed by
- Union Minister Manohar Lal, with CM Manik Saha
- Prepaid meters (govt consumers)
- By August 2026
- Pending smart meters
- By July 2027
- Rooftop solar
- 2 lakh consumers by March 2027
Practice MCQs 1 questions
At the power sector review in Agartala on 31 May 2026, Tripura committed to install rooftop solar for how many consumers by March 2027?
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Correct answer: C — 2 lakh
The State committed to install rooftop solar for 2 lakh consumers by March 2027.