The State pollution control board has taken an initiative to supply electricity to 100 schools across the State by setting up solar plants.

West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA) is taking up the work on installation of 10 kilo watt plants on the rooftops of school buildings.

“The Rs. 3-crore project will start with a few schools in every district. The maintenance of these plants will be carried out by the pollution control board,” an official of the WBPCB said.

Nodal agency
WBREDA has been the nodal agency to set up alternative and renewable energy units in the State.

“Now, other departments like pollution control board, public health engineering, and even the agriculture department have started work on installation of solar pumps,” the Trinamool Congress website that highlighted the initiative said.

“The step will not only ensure a pollution-free environment but also create awareness for the future generations,” the website said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Kolkata / by Special Correspondent / Kolkata – July 08th, 2014