NDRF Academy, Nagpur, operationalises 500 kW solar power plant to promote clean energy

Nagpur, 23 October 2026

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Academy, Nagpur, operationalised a 500 kW solar power plant at its Suradevi campus on October 22, 2026, marking a significant step towards promoting renewable energy and sustainable campus operations.

The project has been completed under the initiative of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), in alignment with the Government of India’s vision of expanding clean energy use and reducing dependence on conventional power sources.

The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Commandant (Works) BS Rajput of NDRF Academy, Nagpur. The officials associated with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), Nagpur, and officers and personnel of the Academy were also present.

The 500 kW solar power plant is expected to contribute significantly to meeting the campus’s electricity requirements through renewable energy, enhance energy efficiency and reduce dependence on conventional grid power.

The commissioning of the plant reflects coordinated efforts by the NDRF Academy, the implementing agency and electricity distribution authorities to promote clean energy adoption. The initiative marks an important milestone in the Academy’s efforts to develop an energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable campus, in keeping with national priorities of renewable energy promotion and environmental protection.

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