Modhera in Gujarat all set to become India’s first solar-powered village (Photo: ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will declare Modhera, a village in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, as India`s first solar-powered village on Sunday, October 9. It will be a major step towards promoting clean energy. The village is famous for its solar temple.
According to the Gujarat government, over 1,000 solar panels have been installed on the houses in the village which will generate electricity round the clock for the villagers. Significantly they will be provided with solar electricity at zero cost.
A protected archaeological site, Modhera`s Sun Temple will get a 3-D projection facility on October 9. The solar-powered 3-D projection will be dedicated by PM Modi and will educate visitors about the history of Modhera, said the Gujarat government. As part of the project, heritage lighting has been installed on the temple premises. People can visit the temple from 6 pm to 10 pm to witness the lighting.
In a major step towards promoting clean energy, Prime Minister @narendramodi will declare Modhera, famous for its solar temple, as India’s first solapowered village on October 9, 2022. SuryaGramModhera
— Gujarat Information (@InfoGujarat) October 8, 2022
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The 3-D projection will operate every evening. Sun Temple is situated at Modhera in the Mehsana district on the banks of the river Pushpavati. It was built by King Bhima-I of the Chaulukya dynasty in 1026-27.
The Gujarat government said that it has ensured the sustainable implementation of various welfare projects in Gujarat, keeping in mind the Prime Minister`s vision of increasing the use of renewable energy in India.
(With inputs from PTI)
