Deputy CM inaugurates Solar Model Village programme in Ravinuthala village in Khammam district, terms it as a unique initiative
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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka inaugurated the Solar Model Village pilot project in Ravinuthala village, Khammam district, to transition households and agricultural pumps to solar power.
Background
The initiative aims to convert every house and agricultural pump set into a solar power generation unit.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSolar Model Village program cost: ₹1,380 crore
- FactInterest-free loans of ₹5,000 crore announced for women SHGs
- FactPilot project covers 81 villages with emphasis on Kodangal and Bonakal mandals
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the transition to decentralized solar power generation can enhance rural livelihoods and promote sustainable agricultural practices in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Economic incentive: Revenue generation for farmers through surplus power sales to the grid
- Gender-led development: Leveraging interest-free loans to empower women SHGs in rural infrastructure
- Grid stability: Balancing decentralized solar inputs with existing rural electrification infrastructure
Keywords: Decentralized energy · Renewable energy transition · Rural electrification · Sustainable agriculture · SHG empowerment
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