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Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Sets New Record with Rs167 Crore Property Tax Collection in First Two Months

Pune, 3rd June 2023: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Pune has made a remarkable accomplishment in property tax...

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Pune: Students In PCMC Area To Receive Cash Instead of School Materials

Pune, 3rd June 2023: Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has introduced a new initiative to provide school material funds directly to...

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Lonavala Bike Accident: Youth From Pune Dead, Two Injured In Mishap Near Tiger Point

MLonavala, 3rd June 2023: A young man lost his life after a fatal accident occurred near Tiger Point, leaving two...

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Pune: PCMC Partners with Private Organizations to Operate Swimming Pools on PPP Basis

Pimpri, 3rd June 2023: Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has decided to hand over five swimming pools in the city to...

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Global Cycling Initiative

Pune: Pimpri-Chinchwad Selected as a Winner of Global Cycling Initiative, Gaining Recognition for Innovative Cycling Infrastructure

New York/Pimpri Chinchwad, 2nd June 2023: Pimpri-Chinchwad has been announced as a winner of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Cycling...

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Crime Punekar News

Pune: Pimpri Police Arrest Husband in Child Marriage Case; 14 Individuals Booked Under Prevention of Child Marriage Act

Pimpri, 2nd June 2023: Pimpri Chinchwad police have arrested a man in connection with a child marriage that took place...

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New Weekly Express Train Introduced for Pune – Miraj Route

Sumit Singh Pune, 1st June 2023: In a bid to enhance connectivity and provide greater convenience to passengers, the Railway...

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Pune Achieves Remarkable Milestone: 10,000 Solar Power Projects Generate 254 MW of Energy Pune, 1st June 2023: In a significant boost to rooftop solar power generation, MSEDCL has successfully implemented 10,170 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 253.94 MW in the Pune circle. The overwhelming response from customers, including individuals, societies, and commercial and industrial establishments, has contributed to this remarkable achievement. Among the implemented projects, domestic solar projects from 7,580 customers alone account for 72 MW, while another 3,580 projects with a capacity of 96.79 MW are currently in progress. The central government provides up to 40 percent subsidy for setting up rooftop solar power generation systems for domestic customers of Mahavitaran, including households, residential associations, and welfare associations. To ensure the smooth implementation of this scheme, Mr. Vijay Singhal, Chairman and Administrative Director of Mahavitaran, is actively reviewing the progress. Mr. Prasad Reshme, Level Director (Project), has been instrumental in providing support and momentum to the scheme. Under the subsidy scheme, domestic customers are eligible for a 40 percent subsidy for solar power systems ranging from 1 to 3 kW, while a 20 percent subsidy is applicable for systems exceeding 3 kW up to 10 kW. For instance, a 3 kW solar power system costs approximately Rs. 1,24,000, out of which the concerned customer would have to bear an actual expenditure of around Rs. 74,400 after availing a 40 percent central grant of approximately Rs. 49,600. Additionally, housing societies and welfare associations can avail a 20 percent subsidy for group use, up to 500 kW with a limit of 10 kW per house. To date, Pune circle has witnessed the implementation of 7,580 domestic projects with a capacity of 17.83 MW, 1,364 commercial projects totaling 36.11 MW, 641 industrial projects reaching 110.28 MW, and 585 projects from other customers generating 35.55 MW. Furthermore, there are 2,880 domestic projects under construction with a capacity of 15.01 MW, 343 commercial projects totaling 55.64 MW, 224 industrial projects reaching 8.31 MW, and 133 projects from other categories generating 8.31 MW. The promotion of solar power generation projects and the training of engineers and technical workers have played a significant role in the growth of rooftop solar projects in Pune. The Ganeshkhind rest house was actively involved in the promotion of solar power generation, while engineers and technical workers received specialized training. Additionally, representatives from 45 'Solar' agencies on the selected list underwent specialized training. A joint workshop was also conducted, bringing together assistant engineers (quality control) from all 41 subdivision offices and representatives of 'solar' agencies. Mr. Rajendra Pawar, Chief Engineer, emphasized the substantial financial benefits enjoyed by individuals and societies through rooftop solar energy projects, as they significantly reduce electricity expenses. The project development costs can be recovered within four to five years, and the benefits can be reaped for approximately 25 years. Through the net metering system, excess electricity can be sold back to Mahavitaran at the prevailing rates. Mr. Pawar urged electricity consumers to take advantage of rooftop solar power schemes to achieve financial savings and contribute to environmental protection.

Pune Achieves Remarkable Milestone: 10,000 Solar Power Projects Generate 254 MW of Energy

Pune, 1st June 2023: In a significant boost to rooftop solar power generation, MSEDCL has successfully implemented 10,170 solar power...

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Pune Railway Station To Experience Daily Closures For Remodeling Work During Monsoon

Pune, 1st June 2023: In preparation for the monsoon season, Pune Railway Station is set to undergo extensive remodeling work,...

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Pune City, Pimpri Chinchwad And Pune Rural Police

Pune City, Pimpri Chinchwad And Pune Rural Police Infrastructure Gets Boost With Rs 150 Crore Funding

Pune, 31st May 2023: Funding of Rs 150 crores has been allocated for the infrastructure development of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad...

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Whose Silence Hurts: Rethinking Elder Abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Pune: PCMC Shelves New Tax Structure Proposal; No Tax Hike for Newly Merged Villages

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Pune: Lonavala Police Raid Late-Night Party at Bungalow; 18 Booked

Pune Hotels Fly in Workers as Labour Shortage Hits Hospitality Sector

Pune Hotels Fly in Workers as Labour Shortage Hits Hospitality Sector

Burglar

Pune Family Loses Rs 24.35 Lakh as Thieves Target Flat During Pilgrimage