APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 21/06/2025
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Mains Question
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From The Assam Tribune, 21 June 2025
Q. “Rooftop solar is not only a clean energy solution but a powerful tool for decentralized development.” Examine the potential and challenges of rooftop solar in Assam, and suggest a roadmap to scale it effectively.
Model answer
Model Answer
Introduction
As India aims for net zero emissions by 2070, decentralized renewable energy solutions are gaining prominence. Rooftop solar (RTS) is one such solution, especially critical for a land-constrained, climate-vulnerable state like Assam. A 2025 study by iFOREST revealed Assam’s RTS potential to be 13,428 MW, which could generate over 1.8 lakh jobs and help meet both climate and livelihood goals.
Significance of Rooftop Solar in Assam
| Area | Benefit |
| 🌱 Environmental | Reduces dependence on fossil fuels, mitigates climate change |
| ⚡ Energy Access | Provides reliable power to rural and urban households |
| 👷 Employment | Estimated 14 direct jobs per MW – high labour intensity |
| 🏘️ Urban Sustainability | Uses idle roof space, reduces peak load on grid |
| 🏛️ Fiscal Relief | Cuts power subsidy burden on state exchequer |
Major Challenges in Scaling RTS in Assam
| Challenge | Explanation |
| 💸 High Upfront Cost | Despite subsidies, initial investment remains unaffordable for many |
| 📡 Grid Integration | DISCOMs face issues with net-metering and bidirectional flows |
| 👷 Skilled Workforce Shortage | Few trained technicians in rural areas |
| 📣 Low Awareness | Citizens unaware of financial and environmental benefits |
| 🏦 Financing Bottlenecks | Limited access to green loans, high interest rates |
Government Initiatives
- PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana – Central subsidy up to ₹78,000 for residential RTS
- Integrated Clean Energy Policy, Assam (2025) – Targets 1,900 MW by 2030
- State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) – Focus on decentralized energy
- APDCL’s online RTS portal – Simplified application and vendor empanelment
- Skill India Mission – Solar technician training in ITIs (limited implementation)
Way Forward: A 5-Step Roadmap
| Step | Action Point |
| 1️⃣ Policy Revision | Scale up state RTS target to 5,000 MW by 2030 |
| 2️⃣ Finance Innovation | Solar-specific loan products via NABARD, cooperative banks |
| 3️⃣ Awareness Campaigns | Village-level IEC using vernacular mediums (Assamese/Bodo) |
| 4️⃣ Workforce Skilling | Create solar training hubs in Barpeta, Silchar, and Dibrugarh |
| 5️⃣ Smart Net-Metering | Upgrade DISCOM infra with AI-based energy management tools |
Conclusion
Rooftop solar can serve as a triple dividend opportunity for Assam – reducing emissions, creating jobs, and improving energy access. Realizing its potential will require political will, people’s participation, and private sector innovation. If done right, Assam can become a model for decentralized clean energy leadership in India’s Northeast.
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