New Delhi, March 12 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) convened its first council meeting on Tuesday after the Delhi Assembly elections, focusing on key civic initiatives, including a push for 100 per cent solar energy adoption by 2026.

Addressing a press conference, NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal announced that the civic body would provide subsidies equal to those offered by the Central government to encourage solar energy usage.

"In the coming days, solar panels will be installed on every rooftop in the NDMC area, with a final decision expected in the next council meeting. The goal is to make NDMC self-sustainable by 2026," Chahal said.

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