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Masali Village: India's First Solar Border Village

Masali village in Gujarat becomes India's first solar border village.

December 20, 2024

Key Points

  • 1Masali village in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, has become India's first solar border village.
  • 2The village is located 40 kilometers from the Pakistan border.
  • 3Solar rooftops have been installed on 119 houses in Masali.
  • 4The houses are generating more than 225 kilowatts of electricity.

Important Terms

Masali villageGujaratSolar powerBorder villagePM Suryaghar Yojana
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