Team Goemkarponn
DABOLIM: Dabolim village in Mormugao taluka has been selected as South Goa’s Model Solar Power Energy Village under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and will receive ₹1 crore in Central assistance for community-based solar energy projects. The recognition is being hailed as a significant boost for renewable energy adoption in the constituency.
The selection followed an assessment conducted by the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) between November 2025 and February 2026. Seven villages from South Goa participated in the evaluation, which considered factors such as public awareness of the scheme, beneficiary enrolment and overall implementation performance.
Dabolim emerged as the top-performing village, recording the highest performance indicators, including approximately 30 kVA of solar power capacity achieved under the scheme. It outperformed the other participating villages to earn the distinction of being named South Goa’s Model Solar Power Energy Village.
The achievement has been attributed to the efforts of the Dabolim Village Panchayat under the leadership of Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav, who actively encouraged residents to adopt solar energy and take advantage of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Panchayat members and local residents also worked together to spread awareness about the benefits of renewable energy and increase participation in the initiative.
Under the scheme, Dabolim will receive ₹1 crore in Central assistance for the development of solar infrastructure projects benefiting both the panchayat and the local community. The funds are expected to be utilised for community-oriented solar facilities, including installations for panchayat buildings, community halls and other public infrastructure.
GEDA will serve as the implementing agency for the project in coordination with the village panchayat. The initiative is expected to strengthen the use of renewable energy at the grassroots level and position Dabolim as a model village for sustainable development in Goa.
