Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, 81 homes in Dhordo have actually been geared up with solar roofs producing 177 kW, producing an approximated 2.95 lakh systems yearly, conserving 16,064 per family and creating surplus earnings for the villagers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his see to Gujarat on Saturday, will commit Dhordo town in Kutch district– identified by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as the ‘Best Tourism Village’– as “Solar Village.” This will be the 4th town in Gujarat to end up being completely solar energy after Modhera (Mahesana), Sukhi (Kheda), and Masali (Banaskantha).
Under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, every property electrical power connection in Dhordo town has actually been solarised, enabling homes to create their own power. As part of this effort, 81 homes have actually been geared up with solar roofs, including a capability of 177 kilowatts. The task is anticipated to produce 2.95 lakh systems of electrical power every year, bringing an approximated advantage of 16,064 each year to each home, specified a main release from the Gujarat federal government on Friday. Beyond decreasing electrical power costs, villagers will likewise make from surplus power provided to the grid. Entirely, Dhordo is predicted to get over 13 lakh each year through integrated cost savings and extra earnings, the release included.
Villagers minimize costs, make from surplus power
Miyan Hussain, Sarpanch of Dhordo town, specified, “With solar roofs now set up in every home, electrical power costs will be significantly lowered, supplying substantial relief to the villagers. Supported by federal government aids and bank loans, the villagers have actually sustained very little costs, and this effort has actually brought tremendous delight to our neighborhood.”
Throughout his check out, PM Modi will evaluate and check the Rs 4500 crore National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) job at Lothal in Ahmedabad district. NMHC will perfectly mix history, education, research study, and home entertainment to display the remarkable maritime tradition of Lothal, which worked as a successful port and ship-repair centre 5 thousand years earlier. The task will include the world’s highest lighthouse museum, standing 77 meters high with an open gallery at 65 meters, providing visitors a breathtaking view of the whole complex. A nighttime lighting program will contribute to its tourist attraction. The complex will likewise consist of a drifting dining establishment, a 100-room camping tent city and resort, and e-car centers for practical motion around the museum. Parking for 500 electrical cars and trucks will be supplied, and a 66 kV substation is currently functional.
Released on September 19, 2025
