Tripura to solarise all 8 Zila Sabhadhipati offices by May-end
Synopsis
Tripura is not just talking green — it is governing green. With all District Magistrate offices already solarised and Zila Sabhadhipati offices next in line by May-end, the state has quietly climbed to the top of India's PM-KUSUM solar pump rankings. What began in remote Reang tribal hamlets is now reshaping how the state powers its own administration.
Key Takeaways
Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on 15 May 2025 that all 8 Zila Sabhadhipati offices will be solarised by end of May 2025 .
The decision was taken at the 29th Governing Body Meeting of the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) in Agartala.
Solar installations are already complete in all 8 District Magistrate offices across the state.
Tripura holds the top national rank under the PM-KUSUM scheme, with 5,000 of 10,000 targeted solar pumps installed.
Over 4,000 kan of agricultural land has been covered under PM-KUSUM so far.
PM Modi praised Tripura's solar microgrid work in Reang tribal areas during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme.
Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday, 15 May announced that all offices of the state's eight Zila Sabhadhipatis will be brought under solar power by the end of May 2025, marking a fresh milestone in Tripura's accelerating renewable energy drive. The announcement followed the 29th Governing Body Meeting of the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) in Agartala.
Key Announcements from the TREDA Meeting
Speaking to reporters after chairing the meeting, Minister Nath confirmed that all eight Zila Sabhadhipatis are members of TREDA's governing body and were present at the session, alongside the Secretary of the Power Department and the Director of TREDA. The meeting reviewed progress on earlier decisions and charted the next phase of the agency's work.
Notably, solar panel installations have already been completed across all offices of the eight District Magistrates of the state — a benchmark that the Sabhadhipati offices are now set to replicate within weeks.
PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' Recognition
Minister Nath, who also holds the Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs portfolios, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had specifically highlighted TREDA's work and Tripura's solar initiatives during his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme. Modi reportedly drew special attention to the Reang tribal-inhabited areas of the state, where electricity is now being supplied through solar microgrid systems in regions previously beyond the reach of conventional grid connectivity.
'He appreciated the work done in remote areas where electricity has been provided through solar microgrids,' Nath said.
PM-KUSUM Scheme: Tripura Leads Nationally
Under the Prime Minister Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, Tripura currently holds the top position in the country, according to Nath. Against a target of installing 10,000 solar pumps, TREDA has already completed 5,000 installations, with more than 4,000 kan of agricultural land covered under the project so far.
The minister cited the scheme's on-ground impact, recounting that a farmer told him the PM-KUSUM project had enabled him to cultivate a variety of vegetables with assured irrigation and electricity support — an outcome that officials say illustrates the scheme's broader agricultural potential.
Free Solar Power for Remote Areas
Under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for the North East Region (PM-DevINE) scheme, Tripura is providing electricity through solar microgrids free of cost in areas where conventional power connectivity has not yet been established. Alongside electrification, arrangements for drinking water facilities are also being made in these remote regions, Nath said.
'Today, almost everything depends on electricity and solar energy. Therefore, we are steadily moving towards greater use of solar power,' he added. With the Sabhadhipati offices set to go solar by month-end, Tripura's green energy push is poised to deepen further in the months ahead.
Point of View
But the real test is whether the 5,000 remaining solar pump installations are completed on schedule and whether farmer outcomes — like the vegetable-cultivation anecdote the minister cited — are being tracked systematically rather than anecdotally. The extension of free solar microgrids to remote tribal areas under PM-DevINE addresses a genuine equity gap, but independent verification of coverage claims and service continuity in these regions remains absent from the public record.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which offices in Tripura are being brought under solar power by May-end 2025?
All offices of the eight Zila Sabhadhipatis in Tripura are being solarised by the end of May 2025, as announced by Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on 15 May. Solar installations in all eight District Magistrate offices have already been completed.
What is the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA)?
TREDA is the nodal state agency overseeing renewable energy projects in Tripura, including solar microgrid deployment in tribal areas and PM-KUSUM solar pump installations for farmers. Its governing body includes all eight Zila Sabhadhipatis and senior power department officials.
How is Tripura performing under the PM-KUSUM solar pump scheme?
Tripura currently holds the top national rank under the PM Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. Against a target of 10,000 solar pump installations, TREDA has already completed 5,000, covering more than 4,000 kan of agricultural land.
What did PM Modi say about Tripura's solar energy work?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Tripura's solar initiatives during his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, specifically praising the use of solar microgrids to supply electricity in remote Reang tribal-inhabited areas of the state.
How is Tripura providing electricity to remote areas without conventional grid access?
Under the PM-DevINE (Prime Minister's Development Initiative for the North East Region) scheme, Tripura is supplying electricity through solar microgrids free of cost in areas not yet connected to the conventional power grid, alongside arrangements for drinking water facilities in those regions.
