**Summary:**
On July 8, 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated a 54 kW solar power plant at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD) in New Delhi. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and launched by Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal, was established in collaboration with Legrand India. The project aims to promote environmental sustainability, reduce the institute's energy costs, and foster energy self-reliance in alignment with the Government of India's clean energy mission. Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Director of PDUNIPPD, reported that the solar plant has already reduced electricity costs by approximately 30%, ensuring long-term savings for the institute, which provides rehabilitation and therapy services, as well as graduate and postgraduate courses in rehabilitation affiliated with the University of Delhi and recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, serving over 700 students. Smt. Richa Shankar, Deputy Director General, DEPwD, also addressed faculty and students, urging them to enhance the quality of services for persons with disabilities. PDUNIPPD is located at ITO, New Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment: The Indian government ministry responsible for social justice and empowerment.
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities: A national institute for persons with physical disabilities, abbreviated as PDUNIPPD.
New Delhi: The location of the solar power plant inauguration. A city and union territory of India.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities: The department under which PDUNIPPD operates, abbreviated as DEPwD.
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal: Secretary of DEPwD who inaugurated the solar power plant.
Legrand India: The organization that collaborated in establishing the solar power plant.
University of Delhi: The university that PDUNIPPD is affiliated with.
Smt. Richa Shankar: Deputy Director General, DEPwD
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
54 KW Solar Power Plant inaugurated at Pt.
Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons
with Physical Disabilities
Posted On: 08 JUL 2025 5:49PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant step towards sustainable development, a 54 kW solar power plant was inaugurated in New
Delhi today at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities
(PDUNIPPD), under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Secretary
(DEPwD), Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, launched the eco-friendly initiative which was established in collaboration
with Legrand India, marking a pivotal move towards environmental conservation and renewable energy
adoption.
Addressing the occasion, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal emphasized that this solar power plant reflects our collective
commitment to environmental sustainability. It will not only meet the institute’s energy needs but also prove
economically beneficial. This solar power plant is a stride towards energy self-reliance and aligns with the
Government of India’s mission to promote clean energy, fostering both environmental and economic benefits,
he stated. Lauding Legrand India’s contribution, Shri Aggarwal added that this initiative sets a powerful
example for other institutions to embrace green energy, paving the way for a sustainable future.Smt. Richa Shankar, Deputy Director General, DEPwD, addressed the faculty and students, urging them to
enhance the quality of services for persons with disabilities. Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Director, PDUNIPPD,
highlighted that the solar plant has reduced the institute’s electricity costs by approximately 30%, ensuring
long-term savings.
Located at ITO, PDUNIPPD is a premier institution offering rehabilitation and therapy services to persons
with disabilities and the general public. It also provides graduate and postgraduate courses in rehabilitation,
affiliated with the University of Delhi and recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, with over 700
students.
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