An important development occurred on April 14, 2025, when Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, in the presence of Minister of Power and Parliamentary Affairs K. G. Kenye, officially launched the Nagaland Solar Mission for the installation of residential Roof Top Solar (RTS) in conjunction with the Prime Minister Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG:MBY) at the Chief Minister’s Office, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima. Speaking at the opening ceremony, CM Rio stated that by initiating the solar mission, the Nagaland government has made a significant move to alleviate the state’s electricity shortages. “The state government has decided to support this initiative through an additional state subsidy in order to further support the green energy revolution,” Rio stated.
“In conjunction with the #PMSuryaGharMuftBijliYojana, the Nagaland Solar Mission was launched to increase the adoption of rooftop solar in residential buildings. By offering more state subsidies, the state government will augment the GoI subsidy. The entire subsidy will be between 96% (up to 2 kW) and 85% (up to 3 kW), according to CM Rio’s official handle, X. For the mission in FY 2025–2026, a budget of Rs. 10 crore has been set aside. This represents a major advancement in the fields of environmental conservation, green energy, and power cost reduction. Nagaland is dedicated to creating a future that is both sustainable and energy-efficient,” he continued.
