Goa, June 13 -- At a time when the Centre is aggressively promoting rooftop solar power as a tool of energy se curity, economic resilience and climate action, the Goa government has allowed its own solar subsidy scheme to lapse, leaving hundreds of applicants stranded while a promised extension awaits official approval. The State subsidy for roof top solar installations has remained in abeyance since March 31, 2026, despite Chief Minister Pramod Sawant as suring the Legislative Assem bly during his Budget speech on March 6 that the scheme would be extended for an other three years. More than four months later, however, the promised notification has yet to be issued. The delay has plunged Goa's rooftop solar pro gramme into uncertainty, wi...