(a) whether any scheme to run training programmes for the maintenance and repairing of solar energy equipment is under consideration of the Government; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether any scheme to run training programmes for the maintenance and repairing of solar energy equipment is under consideration of the Government; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a)&(b): The Government, under its different programmes for solar energy and remote
village electrification, has made provisions of imparting training through state nodal
agencies, banks and other implementing agencies on operation, repair and maintenance of
solar energy systems. Accordingly, banks, State Nodal agencies and system suppliers are
imparting training in areas, where these programmes are being implemented. Government under
its Human Resource Development Programme on Renewable Energy has also made provisions to
organize short-term training programmes on various aspects of renewable energy including
training programmes for the operation, maintenance and repairing of solar energy systems.
According to the programme, upto an amount of Rs. 10,00,000/- (rupees ten lakh only) could
be provided to various educational and other organizations engaged in educational activities
for organizing such trainings. In addition, solar lighting systems, solar water heaters and
solar cookers have been incorporated in the regular syllabus of two-year course of seven
trades (electricians, electronics mechanic, machinist, fitter, sheet-metal worker, welder
and plumber) of ITI.