Imphal, Dec 6: In a first, a grid connected 5kw rooftop power supply and consumption unit is inaugurated by Chief secretary O Nabakishore at Khurai Kongpal Kongkham Leikai, Imphal East on Tuesday.
The solar unit is installed at the home of businessman and entrepreneur Jyotin Thokchom.
Addressing the inaugural function, Nabakishore said the effort by Jyotin is indeed laudable in the face of power shortage in Manipur.
He said Jyotin’s effort will be etched in the history of Manipur as the first grid-connected home in the state.
The chief secretary also thanked MPSDCL and MANIREDA for providing support in solar rooftop unit scheme in the state.