‘Nyime Nusshugs Ki Lasgool’ scheme launched; Beneficiaries to get subsidised Solar Water Heaters

Leh: Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson Monday launched Solar Water Heating System under subsidy head LAHDC Leh named “Nyime Nusshugs Ki Lasgool in presence of EC’s, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Councillors and beneficiaries at Council Secretariat, LAHDC, Leh.

CEC Gyalson distributed the Solar Water Heaters to beneficiaries procured under subsidy component.

Speaking on this occasion, CEC Gyalson said that this scheme will help in saving tonnes of carbon dioxide ultimately helping in making Ladakh a Carbon Neutral Region, which is the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

LAHDC Leh aims to gradual shift from dependence on fossil fuel for heating water to zero carbon emission.

This scheme targets to cover the entire population with Solar Water Heating Systems in phase manner thereby completely eradicating the use of fossil fuel for water heating purposes and reduce overall electricity consumption by replacement of electric geysers to Solar Water Heating Systems.