Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 October declared Modhera in Gujarat’s Mehsana district as India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village.
- It involved developing a Ground Mounted Solar power plant and more than 1300 Rooftop solar systems on residential & Government buildings, all integrated with Battery Energy storage system (BESS).
- The project will demonstrate how India’s renewable energy prowess can empower people at the grassroots.
Key points
- Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the day marks the origination of new energy in the field of development for Modhera, Mehsana and the entire North Gujarat.
- The Prime Minister said that multiple projects ranging from electricity and water to railways and roadways, from dairy to skill development and health have been inaugurated or the foundation stone has been laid.
- Laying down the benefits, the Prime Minister said that these projects will become a source of employment in the region, and help in increasing the income of farmers and people in the field of animal husbandry, while also giving a boost to heritage tourism in the state.
- The Prime Minister said earlier Modhera was known for Surya Mandir but now Surya Mandir has inspired Saur Gram and that has made a place on the environment and energy map of the world.
- Despite several attempts over the centuries to raze Modhera to the ground, now Modhera is becoming the example of a blend of ancient and the modern.
- The Prime Minister pointed out solar energy will power house lights, agricultural needs as well as vehicles in Modhera.
