Which state is home to India's first border solar village, Masali?

A)
Punjab
B)
Rajasthan
C)
Gujarat
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Gujarat


* Masali, located in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, is India’s first border solar village.

* Situated just 40 kilometres from the Pakistan border, the village has achieved the remarkable feat of generating 100% of its electricity through solar power.

* The project involved installing solar panels on 199 rooftops, making it a key part of India’s renewable energy and rural electrification efforts.

* The initiative is aligned with the larger Border Development Project, which aims to provide sustainable energy to multiple border villages across the country.

Published On : December 21, 2024