Session on Business Opportunities for Women in Solar Industry Highlights Growth Prospects & Policy Support

PHDCCI in collaboration with CREST organised a Session on “Business Opportunities for Women in the Solar Industry” at Exhibition Ground, Sector 34, Chandigarh.

Sh. Rajneesh Bansal, Chair, Chandigarh Chapter, PHDCCI, underlined the critical role of women entrepreneurs in driving India’s clean energy transition. He emphasized that the solar sector offers immense opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth.

Sh. Bhupinder Kumar, Director, Inter Solar Systems, shared a successful entrepreneurial journey highlighting the growing scope of solar energy adoption in Chandigarh and elaborated on how supportive policies, increasing awareness, and technological advancements are enabling rapid growth of solar installations in the region.

Sh. Parag Mishra, President, Solar Energy Vendor Association, Uttar Pradesh, spoke on the expanding solar business landscape in India and highlighted the vast opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial segments.

Sh. Siddharth Mittal, PNB, provided comprehensive insights into funding support available under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and explained the loan schemes, eligibility criteria, simplified procedures, and the proactive role of banks in encouraging rooftop solar installations, especially to support women entrepreneurs and first-time investors.

CS Arshdeep Kaur Judge, Co-Convener, Regional NCLT and Corporate Affairs Committee, PHDCCI, addressed the legal and regulatory aspects of setting up a solar enterprise in Chandigarh and outlined the step-by-step process of company incorporation, statutory compliances, and governance requirements, offering practical guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs entering the solar sector.

Ms. Kanika Monga, CREST highlighted the increasing usage of solar energy across various industrial sectors in Chandigarh and  shared insights into government initiatives, sector-wise adoption trends, and the role of CREST in promoting renewable energy.

Sh. Shailender Gaur, Sub Divisional Engineer, Mechanical Wing, Public Works Department, Government of Haryana, emphasized the growing energy demands and the vital role of solar power in ensuring long-term energy security.

The session witnessed active participation and interaction, with around 90 participants from diverse industrial sectors of the region.