World Environment Day-2025: Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Center (BMHRC), dedicated to the care of Bhopal gas victims and excellent research, has now taken a concrete step towards green energy. Keeping in mind environmental protection and energy efficiency, rooftop solar power plants are being installed at BMHRC, which will be able to meet more than 20 percent of the total electricity requirements of the institute on their own.
This initiative is in line with the Government of India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat in the field of energy” and the resolution of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This project is being operated under the instructions of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in which all the institutes of the Council are being oriented towards renewable energy. These solar plants are being installed at BMHRC by NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN). The institute does not have any financial liability under this scheme – it is completely toll-free.
The solar panels are being installed on the roofs of BMHRC’s main building, auditorium, doctors’ hostel, nursing hostel and other structures. They are being installed in an area of about 4500 square meters. It is estimated that these solar power plants will generate about 2200 units of electricity per day, while the daily power consumption of the hospital is about 10,000 units. This scheme will not only help in saving energy but also reduce environmental impact by using pollution-free and sustainable energy.
Dr. Manisha Shrivastava, Director-in-Charge, BMHRC said, “This initiative reflects the environmental responsibility of the hospital. We are not only committed to providing quality healthcare services to the patients but are also paving the way for sustainable development for future generations by using clean energy.”
The work on the project has started and it is expected that by the end of this month, this rooftop solar system will become fully functional. This project will meet the long-term energy requirements of the institute in a sustainable manner while addressing the challenges of climate change.
