Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 50-megawatt solar plant in Bhilai Charoda on Saturday via video conferencing. This plant will power railway operations and contribute to India's green energy goals. The solar plant, spread across 194 acres, is the largest in Indian Railways and will also provide electricity to nearby communities....
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The Prime Minister emphasized his vision of 'Surya Ghar' where households can generate and sell solar power, creating a source of income. He also highlighted the government's support for small solar plants for farmers to power water pumps. The inauguration was attended by various officials, including the State Assembly member Saroj Padey, DRM Sanjeev Kumar, and local authorities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 10 projects worth ₹34,427 crore in Chhattisgarh on Saturday as part of the 'Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra'. The event, held at the Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium in Raipur, included the inauguration of nine projects worth ₹18,897 crore and...
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the foundation stone laying ceremony for one project worth ₹15,530 crore. The projects encompass various sectors including energy, infrastructure, and solar power. The inauguration included projects like the Open Cast Project Chhal Coal Handling Plant in Raigarh, Deepka Coal Handling Plant, Baroud Coal Handling Plant, a 100 MW AC and 155 MW DC solar power project in Rajnandgaon, a road stretch from Ambikapur to Shivnagar and another from Banari to Masiyaniakla, the Lara Super Critical Thermal Power Plant Stage-1, and a 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for the Lara Super Critical Thermal Power Plant Stage-2 in Raigarh. He interacted virtually with beneficiaries of various schemes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate development projects worth crores in Chhattisgarh today. A flyover bridge built at a cost of 303 crore in Bilaspur and a 50 MW solar plant built at a cost of 280 crore in Bhilai will be inaugurated via video conferencing. The inauguration will also...
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include projects worth 600 crore from SECL.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a 303 crore flyover bridge in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, and a 50 megawatt solar plant in Bhilai, constructed at a cost of 280 crore, on February 24th via video conferencing. He will also participate in events held across all 90 assembly constituencies in the state as...
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part of the 'Vikasit Bharat, Vikasit Chhattisgarh' initiative.

The Indian Railways has inaugurated its largest land-based solar power plant in Chhrodha, Chhattisgarh. The plant, spanning 210 acres, boasts 154,500 solar panels and generates 50 MW of green energy. The energy is supplied to the Power Grid Corporation, while the railway draws an equivalent amount from the grid as needed....
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The project, initially planned for completion in October 2021, faced delays due to COVID-19 and other issues. The plant cost approximately INR 310 crore and will save the railway an estimated INR 360 crore over 25 years, as the cost of solar power is significantly lower than conventional power sources. The railway aims to generate 20% of its power from green sources, and the plant will be operated by the construction company for 27 years, ensuring maintenance and continuous operation. The plant is part of a larger initiative by the railway to install solar panels at stations, buildings, and vacant land.