Implementation of PM-Kurala mode in Kerala has been audited by the main accounting general (PAG), Kerala, in September 2023, and no unfavorable findings were reported, said NATH Veruri, CEO, new and renewable research and technology agency).
On Friday, he responded to Hindus to accusations of corruption, which was settled by the leader of the Ramesh Chennithal Congress against Anert as part of the PM-KUSUM system in the assessment of the constitutional authority.
He also added that the PM-Kurala regime in Kerala is carried out in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNre) and the financial protocols of the state government.
PM-KUSUM is designed to help farmers access solar energy for irrigation and decarbonis agriculture. Anert refuted Mr. Chennithala’s accusation that Anert CEO invited 240 GBP Crore offers for the project, although he was entitled to invite up to 5 crore.
According to Anert CEO, selection procedures are subject to the EMPanelment of sellers and discovering unit rates for solar pump systems, not for a job worth 240 GBP. The unit price discovered from the empaneous retailers in this process ranged from 2.3 Lakh to Crore 1, depending on the capacity of the pump, specifications and type.
“This mechanism of discovery of prices and empanelment is a standard practice within centrally sponsored schemes such as PM-kusum, and is accepted by all other state agencies throughout the country,” he said.
Regarding the requirements for further inspection and audits, Anert CEO said that the recent audit of PAG provides a strong provision of procedural integrity. “Whether a further inspection of the main accountant will be required will be decided by the competent authorities,” he said.
Mr. Chennithala demanded the urgent intervention of the main minister, the probe of the Commission for the Assembly and Forensic Audit in what he described as discrepancies in Anert.
Published – July 25, 2025 21:33
