PM Modi recognizes Palli village as India’s first ‘carbon neutral panchayat’

Carbon Neutral Panchayat – On Sunday, the unassuming hamlet of Palli in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Samba became India’s first “carbon neutral panchayat,” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating to the nation a 500 kV solar plant, which was erected in a record-breaking span of nearly three weeks. 
 
The people greeted Modi with cheers and acclaim as he launched the solar power facility. 
 
Palli, according to the prime minister, has paved the door for the country to become carbon neutral. “Palli residents have contributed to the initiative. They’ve also fed those who are working on the project “he stated 
 
A total of 1,500 solar panels covering 6,408 square metres will provide clean power to 340 households in the area. 
 
Officials claimed that under the national government’s Gram Urja Swaraj‘ programme, 1,500 solar panels covering a total area of 6,408 square metres will provide clean electricity to 340 homes in the model panchayat.

Palli – 1st Carbon Neutral Panchayat

Palli villagers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba border district are pleased with Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit. 
 
This day is known as the “red letter day” in India’s modern development and transformation history. 
 
“It’s a special day for us. The hamlet has gone down in Indian history as the first carbon-neutral solar village, thanks to Modi ji’s blessing. We appreciate the Prime Minister’s decision to select this hamlet from across the country “Gurdeep Singh, a Palli villager, explained. 
 
Officials claimed that under the national government’s Gram Urja Swaraj‘ programme, 1,500 solar panels covering a total area of 6,408 square metres will provide clean electricity to 340 homes in the model panchayat.

Village Transformation

With an enhanced Panchayat Ghar, refurbished government high school building, new pond, and improved playfields, the community located just 17 kilometres from the winter capital Jammu is undergoing a huge transformation.

Officials said the renovation was finished in record time for a cost of Rs 2.75 crore.

The generated electricity will be distributed to the community via the local power grid station, which requires 2,000 units per day.

The village, which has 450 households, has received solar Chulhas (stoves), and the next phase will cover all of the houses after the prime minister’s arrival, according to officials.

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