PM to declare Modhera as India's 1st solar-powered village on Oct 9

PM Narendra Modi will declare Gujarat's Modhera as India's first solar-powered village on October 9. The village will be the first in India to be a net renewable energy producer. Solar rooftops installed on more than 1,300 rural houses under the 'Solarisation of Modhera Sun Temple and Town’ project are expected to bring down electricity bills by 60-100%.