Sanchi will be illuminated with Solar Energy | 24 Jan 2023

Why In News?

According to the information given by the Public Relations Department of Madhya Pradesh on January 23, 2023, Sanchi, located in Raisen district of the state, is being developed as the first solar city of the state to meet its power needs and make it self-sufficient in power supply.

Key points

• Sanchi is a small town located in Raisen district, which is famous for stupas and Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
• Through the camp in Sanchi, consumers have been called to install solar rooftops in their premises and are being motivated to promote green energy by explaining the benefits of solar rooftops.
• Significantly, 7.3 MW of electricity will be produced through solar energy in Sanchi. This will ensure self-reliance in the power supply as well as the supply of electricity for the next five years through solar energy.
• Solar street lights, garden lights, stud lights, high-mast lights, solar drinking water kiosks, battery-operated e-rickshaws for public transport, charging stations, renewable energy, based plant wind turbines and piezoelectric generators will also be installed in Sanchi.