Prayagraj Municipal Corporation approves 10% house tax rebate for solar-powered homes

Households within the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits that use solar energy will be given a 10% rebate on house tax, after the proposal was unanimously approved during the municipal corporation’s budget session.

The decision is aimed at promoting energy conservation, reducing urban pollution, and offering relief from extreme summer heat. Responding to concerns raised by a councillor about the potential financial impact of the rebate on the civic body, presiding officer and mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Kesarwani said that while the move may not yield direct revenue benefits for the corporation, it is important to encourage sustainable practices.