Gumla Villages to Become Model Solar Villages, Compete for 1 Crore Prize
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News18•22-01-2026, 17:39
Gumla Villages to Become Model Solar Villages, Compete for 1 Crore Prize
- •9 villages in Gumla, Jharkhand, selected to become 'Model Solar Villages' under PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
- •The scheme aims to promote rooftop solar, provide green energy, and make rural communities self-reliant in solar power.
- •A district-level committee, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Prerna Dixit, will oversee implementation and coordination.
- •Villages will install solar street lights, high mast lights, and power plants in public places over a 6-month challenge period (Jan-Jun 2026).
- •One winning village will receive a 1 crore rupee prize from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for overall development.
Why It Matters: Gumla is transforming 9 villages into solar-powered models, fostering competition for a 1 crore development prize.
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