‘Surya Mitra’ is a mobile app for providing training to youth in solar devices
Q. ‘Surya Mitra’ is a mobile app for providing training to youth. It has been launched by- Published on 08 Jun 16a. Ministry of Human Resource Development
b. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
c. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
d. Ministry of Power
ANSWER: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy launched “Surya Mitra” mobile App at National Workshop on Rooftop Solar Power.
- The GPS based mobile app is developed by National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) which is an autonomous institution of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).
- This App is a high end technology platform which can handle thousands of calls simultaneously and can efficiently monitor all visits of Suryamitras. Suryamitras provide services like installation, operation and maintenance of Solar devices.
- The trained Suryamitras who opt for entrepreneurship have joined in the Mobile App in several states.
- This innovative mobile approach shall enhance the employment of trained youth in solar PV technology and also improve the businesses of solar entrepreneurs because of quality servicing, maintenance and repairing professionals are now available to customers at the click of a button on their mobiles.
- Overall this technical platform which is very useful in the field of Renewable energy to serve customers at their doorsteps with quality installation, repair, and O&M services. Suryamitras with the help of NISE ensure standard functioning and servicing of Solar PV and thermal systems to all customers.
