Shillong: The valedictory function for Rooftop Solar Grid Engineer for Utility Officers organized under World Bank Suprabha was held at Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, Mawpat on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion, Power minister James P K Sangma said that the government is concerned about various environmental issues and is determined to go ahead with any programme that will help to mitigate the effects of global warming and climatic change.
The people of the state need training as they are hesitant to accept solar energy and prefer the conventional power grid over the renewable solar energy, he added. He further added that the mindset of the people needs to be changed and the training for the officers and engineers is a step in the right direction which would give more impetus to Rooftop Solar Grid.
The minister hoped that the State would be self sufficient in solar energy by 2020 thus bringing the State on the map of renewable solar energy.
The minister also handed over certificates of participation to the participants during the function.
