PM Modi to meet beneficiaries of 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' in Gujarat tomorrow - World News Network

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Vavol area of Gandhinagar on Monday.
Jagshibhai Suthar, one of the beneficiaries, said, “We are very happy that PM Modi will be coming here. Our residence has beeand we are very happy about this.”
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijlee Yojana is a central scheme that aims to provide free electricity to one crore households in the country, who opt to install roof top solar electricity unit.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a warm welcome at Ahmedabad Airport on his visit to his home state, where he is scheduled to participate in the Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and lay a series of development works worth over Rs 8,000 crore, among others.
Taking to his social media handle, Prime Minister Modi posted on X, “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.”
“In the morning, 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,” posted the PM.
“In the afternoon, 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,” read the post further.
RE-INVEST 2024 programme at Mahatma Mandir is poised to highlight India’s impressive progress in renewable energy manufacturing and deployment. It will feature a two-and-a-half-day conference attracting delegates from around the world. Attendees will engage in a comprehensive program including the Chief Ministerial Plenary, CEO Roundtable, and specialised discussions on innovative financing, green hydrogen, and future energy solutions. Germany, Australia, Denmark and Norway are participating in the event as partner countries.
The state of Gujarat is the host state and the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are participating as Partner States.
The Summit will honour the important contributors to India’s remarkable achievement of over 200 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity. There will be an exhibition that will showcase cutting-edge innovations from public and private sector companies, start-ups, and major industry players. This exhibition will underscore India’s commitment to a sustainable future.
Further, the PM will also flag off India’s first Vande Metro from Bhuj to Ahmedabad and several Vande Bharat trains, including on routes, Nagpur to Secunderabad, Kolhapur to Pune, Agra Cantt to Banaras, Durg to Visakhapatnam, Pune to Hubballi, and the first 20-coach Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Delhi. (ANI)

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