UNDP to install solar panels at 75 health centres in the state | 14 May 2022
Why In News
- On May 13, 2022, Environment Minister Hardeep Singh Dang was informed by The UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) representative Srinivas that UNDP will install digitalized monitoring systems with 75 primary health centres in Madhya Pradesh being solar-energized.
Key Point
- Undp's representative Srinivas informed that UNDP has decided to undertake solar energy and environment protection works in 10 states of India including Madhya Pradesh.
- UNDP will also set up 15 electric vehicle charging stations in the state, most of which will be in Indore. 15 solar cold storages in rural areas and energy audits in 50 micro and small scale industries units.
- Out of the target set by the UNDP for India, about Rs 12 crore has been earmarked for the works of Madhya Pradesh. Electronic vehicle training will benefit 500 to 1000 youth.