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Solar panels for 25 schools in Kozikode

December 30, 2016 Anand Gupta

As many as 25 government higher secondary schools (GHSS) under the jurisdiction of the district panchayat will soon become self-reliant in energy with the installation of solar power panels. The district panchayat has given approval to install solar power panels at the schools after a feasibility study. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will undertake the solar […]

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Solar powered jammers to keep tab on phone calls from jails in Uttar Pradesh

December 30, 2016 Anand Gupta

Close to 300 mobile phone jammers powered by solar energy are going to be installed in 24 district and central jails of Uttar Pradesh before the end of March 2017. The move which is said to completely raze the illegal phone communication between prisoners and their aides to execute crime such as contract murders, robbery and […]

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156 households connected to solar power grid in Pench buffer in Maharashtra

December 30, 2016 Anand Gupta

Over 156 households have been connected to the solar mini-grid project in Ghatpendhri in the buffer zone of Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra. It is the first village in the buffer zone of any tiger reserve in the country to get a renewable energy project known as Kiran Prabha Solar Mini Grid, generating 2.4kV […]

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Enjoy Rooftop Sunshine

December 29, 2016 Anand Gupta

While the ever-rising cost of grid power – increasing 3-5 per cent per annum – will touch about Rs 20 per unit in the next 20-25 years, the cost of solar power has been falling considerably and consumers can lock in an escalation-free cost of about Rs 6 per kWh for the next 25 years. […]

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Solar street lights distributed

December 29, 2016 Anand Gupta

17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) distributed five solar street lights to the villagers of Laushing. Ukhrul district on December 13. Major General Virendra Singh, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) handed over the Solar lights to the village headman. The humanitarian service of 17 Assam Rifles […]

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MSME Minister, LG attend Mudra loan disbursement, solar charkha demonstration

December 29, 2016 Anand Gupta

A Mudra loan distribution and solar charkha demonstration function was held in the Dr. BR Ambedkar auditorium here on Wednesday. The Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, GoI, Mr Giriraj Singh, currently on visit to the Islands distributed financial assistance under Mudra Yojana to as many as 11 women as the chief […]

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156 households connected to solar grid in Pench buffer

December 29, 2016 Anand Gupta

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Solar charkha, loom to be set up at Sewapuri block by February end

December 29, 2016 Anand Gupta

After the formal inauguration of a solar charkha unit by Union minister Rajyaardhan Singh Rathore at PM Narendra Modi’s adopted Jayapur village, solar powered charkha and loom will be set up at Sewapuri block of the PM’s parliamentary constituency by February end. Notably, minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore inaugurated solar […]

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Forest check-posts get solar panels

December 29, 2016 Anand Gupta

If there is anything which matters since the conceptualisation of tiger reserves and ‘Project Tiger’, is tiger. For years, forest guards have worked as sentinels in remote areas of forest and underwent a strenuous life sans basic amenities, like electricity and water. But to make life easier and enjoyable for these guards, forest department in […]

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Now, go on mini-cruise with Solar-powered ship at Sukhna lake

December 28, 2016 Anand Gupta

How about partying in the middle of Sukhna Lake? In a first of its kind initiative Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (CITCO) has introduced a solar mini-cruise ship in the Sukhna Lake, which is the most visited tourist spot in Chandigarh, to further boost tourism in the city. Though for now it is […]

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