Madhya Pradesh: CM to inaugurate India’s first solar city Sanchi

In Madhya Pradesh, the country’s first solar city Sanchi will be inaugurated today by state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Annually about 13 thousand 747 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced in Sanchi Solar City, which is equivalent to more than 2 lakh adult trees. Along with this, there will be a saving of more than 7 crore rupees annually in the energy related expenditure of the government and the citizens.

It is noteworthy that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of developing a solar city in every state of the country by 2070.

An effort has also been made to attract tourism by reducing environmental pollution through eco-friendly facilities in Sanchi. Battery operated e-rickshaws and garbage vehicles will also run in the city. E-vehicle charging stations have also been installed