New Delhi [India] September 30 : Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday highlighted that 20 lakh homes have now been solar-powered under the Prime Minister's 'Surya Ghar Muft Bijli' Yojana, which would save costs and power a sustainable future.
The union minister also noted that India has achieved another milestone in the clean energy revolution under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a post on X, Joshi said, "Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, 20 lakh homes are now solar-powered under the @PMSuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana, lighting lives, saving costs and powering a sustainable future."
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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to provide relief to middle and poor-families from expensive electricity bills by installing PM Surya Ghar solar panels in 1 crore homes across the country. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana campaign will help maintain environmental balance by promoting the Green Energy Mission and will also create new employment opportunities.
Meanwhile, Dhordo village in the Kutch district of Gujarat, globally recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as the 'Best Tourism Village', has now achieved another milestone by becoming fully solar-powered.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially dedicated this achievement to the nation on September 20 during the 'Samudra Se Samriddhi' event in Bhavnagar.
With this development, Dhordo becomes the fourth solar village in Gujarat, joining the ranks of Modhera in Mehsana, Sukhi in Kheda, and Masali in Banaskantha, reinforcing the state's leadership in sustainable and clean energy.
Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, every residential electricity connection in Dhordo village has been solarised, allowing houses to generate their own power. As part of this initiative, 81 homes have been equipped with solar rooftops, adding a capacity of 177 kilowatts.