Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated several projects worth over Rs 3900 crore in Modhera, Mehsana. While addressing the public event he stated that Modhera, which is associated with the Sun Temple will also be known for its strides in solar energy, news agency ANI reported.
The Prime Minister also declared Modhera to be India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village.
Addressing a rally, PM said, “Today, a new energy of development has been infused for Modhera, Mehsana & the whole of North Gujarat. From electricity, water to road & rail. Many projects related to dairy, skill development & healthcare have been inaugurated & foundation stones have been laid today.”
He added that Modhera was known for the Sun temple, now it will also be known as solar-powered village.
Making Modhera the country’s first round-the-clock solar-powered village involved developing a ground-mounted solar power plant and more than 1,300 rooftop solar systems on residential and government buildings, a government release said.