On 4 July 2026, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to replicate the Net‑Zero model being piloted in Nalagampalli village. He described it as a sustainable‑development benchmark for the state.
Key Developments
- Inspection of households using rooftop solar panels, induction cooktops, rainwater harvesting, kitchen composting units and terrace gardens.
- Beneficiaries reported saving about ₹400 per month on electricity by running induction cooktops powered by solar.
- CM asked for a detailed case study to use the village as a blueprint for the entire Kuppam Assembly constituency.
- Suggestion to integrate electric vehicles into the Net‑Zero ecosystem.
- Emphasis on a circular economy with efficient resource use and waste management.
Important Facts
The planned expansion of rooftop solar will benefit:
- 7,489 families belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- 39,215 families from Backward Classes.
- 7,381 families from other communities.
Exam Relevance
This initiative touch