PM Modi to Meet Beneficiaries of Free Solar Power Scheme in Gandhinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the Vavol area of Gandhinagar on Monday. Jagshibhai Suthar, one of the beneficiaries, expressed his happiness about the visit.
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a central scheme aimed at providing free electricity to one crore households that install rooftop solar units.
Earlier, PM Modi received a warm welcome at Ahmedabad Airport. He is scheduled to participate in the Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and lay the foundation for development projects worth over Rs 8,000 crore.
On social media, PM Modi posted, “After memorable programs in Jharkhand, I landed in Ahmedabad a short while ago. I will be attending various programs in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad on September 16.”
He added, “In the morning, I will interact with beneficiaries of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and thereafter take part in the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo at Mahatma Mandir. In the afternoon, I will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a series of development works worth over Rs 8,000 crore. These projects cover energy, roads, housing, and more.”
The RE-INVEST 2024 program at Mahatma Mandir will highlight India’s progress in renewable energy. It will feature a two-and-a-half-day conference with delegates from around the world, including Germany, Australia, Denmark, and Norway as partner countries. The event will include discussions on innovative financing, green hydrogen, and future energy solutions.
Additionally, PM Modi will flag off India’s first Vande Metro from Bhuj to Ahmedabad and several Vande Bharat trains on various routes.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi is short for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the leader of India.
Beneficiaries -: Beneficiaries are people who receive help or benefits from a program or scheme.
Free Solar Power Scheme -: This is a program that gives people free electricity by using solar panels on their rooftops.
Gandhinagar -: Gandhinagar is the capital city of the Indian state of Gujarat.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana -: This is a government scheme in India that provides free electricity to homes with solar panels.
Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet -: This is a big meeting where people from around the world come to talk about investing in renewable energy like solar and wind power.
Rs 8,000 crore -: This is a large amount of money in Indian currency, used for development projects. 1 crore is equal to 10 million.
Renewable energy -: Renewable energy comes from natural sources like the sun and wind, which can be used again and again.
International delegates -: These are people from other countries who come to attend the event.
Vande Metro -: Vande Metro is a new type of train in India that will be fast and modern.
Vande Bharat trains -: These are high-speed trains in India that are very fast and comfortable.
