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At the instance of the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, State Governments are setting up District Advisory Committees (DACs) on Renewable Energy in each district. These Committees have been conceived with the aim (i) to support Ministry’s efforts in planning and coordination of various renewable energy programmes apart from creation of mass awareness in the district; (ii) to suggest suitable mechanisms for formulation and implementation of village energy plans and programmes to cover remote and forest fringe villages for electrification through renewable energy systems; (iii) to coordinate and integrate implementation of various renewable energy programmes in the district and suggest measures for accelerated progress; (iv) to review achievements made under different programmes and suggest corrective measures, if any; and (v) to organize and monitor post-installation servicing of renewable energy devices/systems installed in the district and to safeguard interests of the public and consumers. So far, 25 States have set up 376 DACs in various districts of the country. Commencing 2005-06, DACs may get token funds for their functioning.
The Committee is headed by the District Collector/Deputy Commissioner whereas the Project Director of the District Rural Development Agency or Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad is its Member Secretary. Membership comprises district officers belonging to allied departments, such as Forests, Industries, Agriculture, Information Technology, Education, Health, etc.; Representatives from District Bar Council (or Govt. Pleader), Lead Bank, Non-Governmental Organisations, Rotary Club, Lions Club, local industry associations, scientists etc. At least six members of the Committee will be women.
Above information was given by Shri Vilas Muttemwar, Minister for Non Conventional Energy Sources in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
rcj/kc/ mnes - 376 district advisory committee (23.3.05)
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