Govt giving maximum financial assistance for rooftop solar
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for projects worth around Rs.5,800 crores in Mehsana, Gujarat, on 30 Oct 2023.
The projects include multiple sectors such as rail, road, drinking water and irrigation.
He laid the foundation stones of in Kheralu:
project for providing irrigation facilities in Santrampur taluka of Mahisagar District;
widening and strengthening of Naroda – Dehgam – Harsol – Dhansura Road, Sabarkantha;
project for Kalol Nagarpalika Sewerage and Septage Management in Gandhinagar District;
projects for sewage treatment plants in Siddhpur (Patan), Palanpur (Banaskantha), Bayad (Aravalli) and Vadnagar (Mehsana).
The Prime Minister inaugurated and dedicated to the nation:
Bhandu-New Sanand(N) section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC);
doubling of the Viramgam – Samakhiali rail line;
Katosan Road – Bechraji – Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL Siding) Rail Project;
project for recharge of various village lakes of Vijapur taluka and Mansa taluka of Mehsana and Gandhinagar district;
Valasana barrage on Sabarmati River in Mehsana District;
two schemes for provisioning of drinking water in Palanpur, Banaskantha;
Dharoi dam based Palanpur lifeline project – Head work (HW) and water treatment plant of 80 MLD capacity.
The Prime Minister highlighted development of green hydrogen and solar energy in the country, saying, “Today, the government is giving you maximum financial assistance for rooftop solar. Our effort is to minimize the electricity bill of every family.”
He cited the example of Modhera, a village that runs on solar energy 24 hours.
Prime Minister informed that approximately 2,500 km of Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors have been completed leading to a reduced travel time for both passenger trains and goods trains.
He also mentioned the transportation of milk via trains from Palanpur to Rewari in Haryana.
“The work of doubling of Katosan Road-Becharaji railway line and Viramgam-Samakhayali track which has been done here will also strengthen connectivity,” he added.
Speaking about the expansion of the automobile industry in North Gujarat, Modi listed development of Mandal-Becharji Automobile Hub which has given rise to employment opportunities and the income of the people.
Apart from food processing, the pharmaceutical industry and engineering industry have also developed in Mehsana, he noted, adding that ceramic-related industries have also developed in Banaskantha and Sabarkantha districts. Fiinews.com
