Central Government employees to get “Solar Trees” installed at their residential by CPWD

The authorities of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) have been instructed to explore the possibilities of implanting “solar trees” in residential buildings of government employees.

The prime construction agency of the central government, CPWD took this step to create awareness and promote green renewable energy with an intention to reduce the carbon footprint.

The idea of “Solar Trees” was first executed at the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial built by the CPWD at Dandi in Gujarat still running at a good condition and response.

To meet the vitality requirement of the memorial complex around 41 “solar trees” have been installed thereon.

“All the field units have been directed to explore the possibility of installation of solar trees in the open area of General Pool Office Accommodation (GPRA) and General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA),” the official said.

The official further added that “the agency has asked its officials to install the same after ascertaining the technical feasibility in consultation with the architecture wing. Installation of such trees will harness solar energy to the maximum extent possible by utilizing vacant ground places. The CPWD has also sent the description of the solar trees installed at the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial to field units for guidance in executing the same.”

The CPWD, which goes under the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, additionally takes care of the maintenance of central government structures and erecting of fences o the nation’s international borders.