PM Modi declares Gujarat's Modhera as India's first solar-powered village

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday declared Modhera a village in Mehsana district of Gujarat as Indias first solarpowered villageWhile addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone and dedicating development works at Modhera the Prime Minister said Modhera which is associated with the Sun Temple will also be known for its strides in solar energy Its a big day for Modhera as it takes a giant leap towards harnessing solar powerHe said that Modhera has become an example for the entire nation for amalgamating new technology with our glorious heritageFor the 21st century Aatmanirbhar Bharat we need to ensure that renewable energy powers our energy needs The transformation that is being witnessed in Modhera is present and seen in the entire state of Gujarat By leveraging the abundant natural resources and by propelling renewable energy initiatives we should aim to become an energy provider to the world he saidAlso read PM Modi on 3day visit to pollbound Gujarat from todayThe Prime minister said that now the people of Modhera need not to pay for electricity but they can start selling it and earn from itI can see the road ahead People will install solar panels in their homes and farmers will generate electricity from their farms Till now government used to generate electricity and people used to buy it but now farmers will install solar panels in their houses and will generate electricity on their own said the PM in ModheraHe said that earlier due to the absence of electricity there used to be many hindrances and problems in education and household work but now solar energy will empower the new India to achieve its streamlined targetToday a new energy of development has been infused for Modhera Mehsana and the whole of North Gujarat From electricity water to road and rail Many projects related to dairy skill development and healthcare have been inaugurated and foundation stones have been laid today said PM ModiHe said that there was time when people of Mehsana faced many hardships adding that the daughters had to walk long distances for water and electricity was scarce but today the new generation does not face any of these problemsThere was a time when we couldnt manufacture cycles today Gujarat manufactures cars and metro coaches and the day is not far when Gujarat will manufacture airplanes he addedModhera is famous for its Sun templeAccording to the Gujarat government which shared information in a series of tweets over 1000 solar panels have been installed on the village houses generating electricity round the clock for the villagers Significantly they will be provided with solar electricity at zero costThe Gujarat government has said that it has ensured the sustainable implementation of various welfare projects in Gujarat keeping in mind the Prime Ministers vision of increasing the use of renewable energy in IndiaA protected archaeological site Modheras Sun Temple will get a 3D projection facility on October 9 The solarpowered 3D projection will be dedicated by PM Modi and will educate visitors about the history of Modhera the Gujarat government had saidAs part of the project heritage lighting has been installed on the temple premises Witnessing the lighting people can visit the temple from 6 pm to 10 pm The 3D projection will operate every eveningSun Temple is situated at Modhera in the Mehsana district on the river Pushpavati It was built by King BhimaI of the Chaulukya dynasty in 102627This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever